Cardinals Close Season with 6-1 Victory Over Giants

Rookie Michael McGreevy shines with eight strong innings as St. Louis ends 2024 on a high note.

Michael McGreevy allowed just one run over eight innings, striking out six and walking none in his longest MLB outing.
Brendan Donovan hit a solo homer and an RBI single, while Alec Burleson drove in three runs to lead the Cardinals' offense.
The Cardinals finished the season 83-79, a 12-game improvement from last year but still missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Masyn Winn set a club record for most games played at shortstop by a rookie and is a contender for the Gold Glove Award.
Giants' rookie Hayden Birdsong struck out 11 in 4 1/3 innings but took the loss as San Francisco ended their season with an 80-82 record.