Overview
- Miami blanked St. Louis 2-0 for a second straight night, extending its road winning stretch to 17 victories in 22 games
- Jesús Sánchez’s 439-foot, two-run homer in the third inning provided all the offense in Wednesday’s win
- Cal Quantrill allowed three hits and two walks over five innings and the Marlins bullpen combined on a five-hitter behind Tyler Phillips, Ronny Henriquez and Calvin Faucher
- Ahead of Thursday’s deadline, Miami traded catcher Nick Fortes to the Rays for Matthew Etzel and will split plate duties between Agustín Ramírez and Liam Hicks as prospect Troy Johnston recorded a hit in his major-league debut
- The Cardinals face uncertainty in their bullpen with John King exiting Tuesday’s game due to left-side discomfort and trade talks ongoing for Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton and Steven Matz