Overview

• Brandon Pfaadt delivered seven shutout innings with six strikeouts and four hits allowed in his second straight strong outing.
• Adrian Del Castillo had three hits and scored twice, while Geraldo Perdomo drove in two runs in support of Arizona’s offense.
• Andre Pallante struggled through 4 2/3 innings, surrendering six runs and extending the Cardinals’ post–All-Star pitching woes.
• Both franchises have lost eight of their last 12 games, underscoring their urgent need for momentum as the trade deadline approaches.
• Arizona’s rotation carries a 4.47 ERA, the fourth-worst mark in the National League, and St. Louis is managing Nolan Arenado’s day-to-day status.