Cincinnati Reds Take Series from Cardinals Behind Anthony DeSclafani’s Gem

John Lackey likes the pile at Busch Stadium taking into consideration that being a member of the St. Louis Cardinals last time, top the Cardinals to effectively 14-2 put on record in 16 starts off at this time there.

ST. LOUIS, Mo.- The St. Louis Cardinals announced Thursday morning that they have acquired left-handed hitting…

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny was asked if Holliday’s injury changes the team’s strategy heading into the non-waiver trade deadline on Friday at 4 p.m. ET.

Adding to their problems, outfielder Matt Holliday left the game with a right quad strain after pulling up lame running to first on a double play that ended the first inning.

Cardinals’ starter Lackey worked eight strong innings, allowed two hits, one earned run, walked one, and struck out eight. But first baseman Mark Reynolds, who replaced Holliday in the lineup, bounced into an inning-ending fielder’s choice.

Aroldis Chapman collected his 21st save in 22 opportunities with a flawless ninth.

Cincinnati (45-54) finished its six-game road trip at 3-3, posting its first back-to-back shutouts since May 31-June 1, 2013, in Pittsburgh. “It just didn’t come as easy and we got to figure out a way to get it done and just haven’t been able to get it done the last couple of nights”. “He was as good as we have seen him”.

The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium today. Cincinnati 1B Joey Votto reached base four times Tuesday night, marking the 15th straight game he has gotten on base at least twice.

Cardinals: RHP Jordan Walden (right biceps) began a rehab stint at Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, pitching two-thirds of an inning in his first work since going on the disabled list on April 30. Barring a setback, Walden could be back with St. Louis within a week.