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Cardinals Bullpen Falters in Late-Game Collapse
15 Jun
Summary
- Cardinals bullpen lost a late 4-2 lead.
- JoJo Romero and George Soriano allowed runs.
- JJ Wetherholt hit his 10th home run and added an RBI.
The St. Louis Cardinals lost a close game to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, falling 5-4 after their bullpen faltered late. The Cardinals, who finished their road trip with a 3-3 record, were unable to secure the victory.
Starting pitcher Michael McGreevy pitched six innings, setting up the bullpen for the seventh. However, reliever JoJo Romero allowed three consecutive singles, leading to a run that narrowed the deficit. George Soriano then entered and allowed an RBI single to tie the game, though he managed to leave the bases loaded.
Soriano remained in for the eighth inning and surrendered a go-ahead RBI double. Manager Oliver Marmol acknowledged Soriano's effort in limiting damage earlier but pointed to the crucial hit. The Cardinals will now prepare for a series against the Padres.
Amidst the bullpen struggles, JJ Wetherholt provided a bright spot for the Cardinals. He hit his 10th home run of the season in the sixth inning, giving his team a 2-1 lead. Wetherholt further extended the lead in the next inning with an RBI single. Manager Marmol praised Wetherholt's performance and demeanor, highlighting his potential.
