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Cardinals Stifled by Astros' Pitching, Seek Redemption Against Marlins

In a recent matchup that saw the St. Louis Cardinals face off against the Houston Astros, the game concluded with a score of 6-0 in favor of the Astros. The Cardinals now stand at a 3-2 record for the season, while the Astros improved to 3-2. Despite their efforts, the Cardinals were limited to just three hits throughout the game and committed one error.


Apr 12, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner (7) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a three run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Cardinals struggled offensively, managing only a .103 batting average and securing three hits over 29 at-bats. Notably, Masyn Winn and Paul Goldschmidt each recorded a .500 batting average for the game, with Goldschmidt also achieving an on-base percentage of .5. On the pitching side, Jacob Woodford showcased some resilience with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0 and striking out batters at a rate of 15 per nine innings pitched.


The Houston Astros capitalized on their opportunities by amassing eleven hits and six runs without committing any errors. Their offensive display was complemented by solid pitching that kept Cardinal hitters largely at bay.


Looking ahead, fans can anticipate an exciting encounter as the St. Louis Cardinals are set to host the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. This upcoming game is scheduled for March 3rd at 1:05 PM EDT and promises to be an engaging contest for both teams involved. Fans eager to catch every pitch can tune in for live coverage of this event as both teams aim to secure another win early in this season's campaign.

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