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Walkers news: May 5 -- Des Moines 5, St. Louis 0
Record: 12-16, 5th, 5 GB Springfield
Jose Berrios threw seven scoreless innings and Zach Britton handled the final two as Des Moines shutout St. Louis 5-0 at Busch Stadium (1997).
Berrios allowed two hits in his time on the mound, He struck out four and walked none. Britton closed it out by retiring six of the seven batters he faced, issuing one walk.
Up from AAA Memphis to make a spot start due to a short-handed pitching staff because of a recent doubleheader, Tyler McKay was impressive with six shutout innings. He scattered four hits, while walking five and struck out one.
However, it didn't remain scoreless long once the River Walkers turned to their bullpen.
Jacob Lindgren allowed a single to the first batter he faced, Nicky Lopez.
The next,. Austin Meadows, hit a two-run home run.
Cody Bellinger hit a three-run shot off Tommy Kahnle in the ninth to boost the Harvesters' advantage.
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