John Woodford, Cardinals’ pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win

John Woodford and three relievers scattered eight hits, Nolan Gorman drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday night time.

Woodford gave up seven hits in 5 1/3 innings however just one for additional bases, a double by Austin Hedges main off the fifth. He retired the following three batters to flee that jam.

Zach Thompson (1-0) labored 1 2/3 innings, placing out 4, Drew VerHagen was good within the eighth, and Giovanny Gallegos adopted go well with within the ninth for his first save.

Johan Oveido (1-1) was excellent for Pittsburgh, permitting one run in seven innings, placing out 10. Oviedo made 33 appearances and 19 begins for St. Louis over three seasons earlier than being traded to the Pirates final 12 months on the deadline for veteran left-hander Jose Quintana.

Nolan Arenado went 3-for-3 with a stroll. He hit a one-out single within the sixth and later scored on Gorman’s single, ending a 14-inning scoring drought for the Cardinals towards the Pirates.

St. Louis added two runs off reliever Duane Underwood Jr. within the eighth. Willson Contreras and Gorman each had RBI singles. Gorman completed 3-for-4.

REST FOR THE YOUNGSTER

Rookie OF Jordan Walker didn’t begin for the primary time this season, at some point after his 12-game hitting streak to begin the 12 months was snapped. The 20-year-old Walker’s streak tied the key league report for the longest by a participant age 20 or youthful to begin a profession. Walker entered within the eighth as a pinch-runner and scored, staying within the sport in proper discipline.

IT TAKES TWO

Cardinals proper fielder Alex Burleson threw out Canaan Smith-Njigba on the plate within the fourth when he tried to attain on Mark Mathias’ two-out single. Catcher Contreras went up the road to catch Burleson’s throw and put the tag on the runner.

ROSTER MOVES

The Pirates activated Hedges from the concussion injured checklist. C Tyler Heineman was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. … RHP Robert Stephenson (proper elbow irritation) accomplished his rehab project with Indianapolis and was reinstated from the 15-day IL.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Pirates: RHP Chase De Jong (again) was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 13.

Cardinals: OF Lars Nootbaar (left thumb contusion) hit stay balls off RHP Adam Wainwright earlier than the sport and shagged flyballs within the outfield. He could possibly be activated Saturday. … Wainwright (groin) threw 45 pitches to simulate three innings earlier than the sport. He’s anticipated to make a rehab look on Tuesday for Double-A Springfield.

UP NEXT

Pirates: RHP Roansy Contreras (1-1, 8.00 ERA) will make his third begin of the season.

Cardinals: LHP Steven Matz (0-2, 8.18 ERA) gave up six runs on 9 hits in a 7-4 loss at Colorado in his final begin.

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