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April 4th-8th
April 4th:
Cardinals 0 @ Marlins 10
WP: Josh Johnson (1-0, 0.00)
LP: Adam Wainwright (0-1, 11.25)
HR: MIA: Logan Morrison (1), Hanley Ramirez (1), Giancarlo Stanton (1)
It was difficult to watch us get killed in my first game as GM. The game was broken wide open early when Miami scored 5 in the third inning, causing new manager Mike Matheny to go to the bullpen earlier than usual. Instead of mounting a comeback, we let the gap widen even further, as our offense could only total five hits, all singles.
Around the League:
OF Vladimir Guerrero signs a 1 year deal with the Cubs worth $3.1 million.
April 5th:
Cardinals off day as we travel to Milwaukee to prepare for a three-game series.
April 6th:
Cardinals 2 @ Brewers 3
WP: Yovani Gallardo (1-0, 2.57)
LP: Jaime Garcia (0-1, 3.68)
SV: John Axford (1, 0.00)
HR: STL: Yadier Molina (1), Carlos Beltran (1) MIL: Alex Gonzalez (1), Ryan Braun (1)
Although we were able to score two runs via the long ball our offense still struggled, as we only had 6 hits in the game. In addition to the loss, we have more bad news; Matt Holliday was injured in the third inning while throwing the ball. Our team doctors have determined that it is a thumb contusion, which will keep him out for a week. Erik Komatsu and Shane Robinson will start in his place.
Around the League:
The Rockies had two injuries: SS Troy Tulowitzki is out two weeks with a strained shoulder, and RP Matt Reynolds is out for 13-14 months at least with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow.
April 7th:
Cardinals 4 @ Brewers 5 (13)
WP: Manny Parra (1-0, 3.38)
LP: Kyle McClellan (0-1, 4.91)
HR: STL: Lance Berkman (1)
It looked like we were going to win our first game when Daniel Descalso had an RBI double in the 13th, but Milwaukee scored two in the bottom half, as we fall to 0-3.
Around the League:
WAS P Steven Strasburg and COL P Jeremy Guthrie both pitch shutouts, both against very week teams however (Cubs and Astros, respectively).
Cincinnati's new SP Mat Latos will miss 3-4 months with a ruptured finger tendon.
April 8th:
Cardinals 5 @ Brewers 1
WP: Jake Westbrook (1-0, 1.08)
LP: Randy Wolf (0-1, 45.00)
SV: Jason Motte (1, 0.00)
HR: STL: Carlos Beltran (2)
We tore apart Randy Wolf for five runs in the first two innings, and Jake Westbrook was masterful, only allowing 1 run in 8.1 innings. Jason Motte came in to get the last two outs to close out our first win of the season.
Around the League:
AL POW: Twins CF Denard Span 5-9, 2 HR, 5 RBI
NL POW: Marlins SS Jose Reyes 8-12, 1 HR, 2 RBI
St. Louis is 27th in the latest power rankings.
NL Central:
1. Reds 3-0
2. Brewers 2-1
3. Pirates 1-2
4. Astros 1-2
5. Cubs 1-2
6. Cardinals 1-3
Just one week into the season, Cincinnati is baseball's last undefeated team.
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