The Yankees top pitching prospect Jonathan Loaisiga opened the game and pitched 2.1 innings. While he gave up four earned runs, three hits, and two walks, he also struck out five Cardinals batters. If he hopes to make it to the big leagues, he will have to become a more consistent thrower.
He appears to have too much raw talent not to succeed. Based on what I saw, Loaisiga has a good, live fastball and command of his breaking ball. He is a young player and, with more work, he eventually will become a superior starting pitcher at the big-league level.