Cardinals Get Blanked By Marlins
The St. Louis Cardinals had just five hits during a 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins at Busch Stadium. St. Louis went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base. Miles Mikolas was charged with his eighth loss after allowing two runs on five hits in six frames. The Cardinals are in fourth place in the NL Central at 55-and-55. They visit the Padres tomorrow night.
>>Cardinals Trade Away Helsley, Matz
The St. Louis Cardinals are clearing out their bullpen. The Cardinals traded closer Ryan Helsley and long reliever Steven Matz away yesterday. Helsley is headed to the Mets in exchange for prospects Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm, and Frank Elissalt. St. Louis shipped Matz up to Boston and received minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan. Helsley was 3-and-1 with 21 saves and a 3.00 ERA in 36 games for the Cardinals this season.
