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Cardinals Lock Up Star Rookie Amidst Rain Delay
11 Jul
Summary
- Game between Cardinals and Braves delayed in fourth inning.
- Cardinals signed rookie JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year extension.
- Chris Sale is chasing a historic strikeout milestone.
The baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves is currently experiencing a rain delay, with the teams having completed just three and a half innings. Both starting pitchers, Kyle Leahy for the Cardinals and Chris Sale for the Braves, had been performing exceptionally well before the interruption.
Adding to the day's news, the Cardinals have signed their star rookie, JJ Wetherholt, to a substantial eight-year contract extension worth $112.5 million, potentially reaching $132 million. Wetherholt had already made a notable defensive play in the game. This signing strategy by the Cardinals mirrors some of the Braves' recent contract approaches.
Fans at Busch Stadium experienced delays as rain returned, prompting the umpires to suspend play. Updates regarding the game's resumption are pending, with predictions suggesting a restart around 10 p.m. CT. The game is crucial for both teams; the Braves seek to solidify their lead in the NL East, while the Cardinals aim to rebound from a difficult series loss.
