FORT MYERS, Fla. — It wasn't the most efficient outing, but it was effective enough for the Cardinals to run their streak of shutout innings to 12 innings with three more from Jack Flaherty against Boston.
The Cardinals righthander held a 2-0 lead through his three innings of work.
Flaherty needed 68 pitches to get the nine outs from the Red Sox lineup. He allowed three hits and walked two, and he had to sidestep trouble often. He struck out five to do so, but the pitch count was costly. Flaherty was able to continue what started Monday in a win at Hammond Stadium against the Twins.