Game Highlights

Former Cardinal farmhand Sandy Alcantara overwhelmed the Cardinal hitters with his 100-mph fastball, while the Marlins BABIPed Andrea Pallante to death, aided by unhelpful walks. Marlins salvage the series finale 6-2.

Line-up (and roster) machinations

A getaway line-up if there ever was one. Only one player is stationed at a position that he would be considered comfortable and experienced at (Pozo at Catcher). Contreras at first is the next most experienced. Interesting for a pitch-to-contact pitcher, on an artificial surface, no less. • Pallante takes the mound for the Cardinals. Alcantara takes it for the Marlins. • Fermin at 2b, getting a rare start. • Saggese at SS, giving Winn a rare day off. • Gorman back at third. • Burleson in left, Noot in center, Walk

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