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Cardinals draft blog: Cardinals' run on pitching continues in day three

The Cardinals took another pitcher in the 13th round, but this time not a starter.

The team drafted lefthander Jacob Patterson, a junior reliever from Texas Tech. Patterson made 30 appearances this season for Texas Tech but only one start. He compiled a 3.86 ERA and two saves.

Cards get another pitcher in Stanford lefty

After an early emphasis on position players, the Cardinals' run on pitching continues. The team has selected Stanford lefthander Andrew Summerville in the 12th round.

Summerville, a 6-foot-3 junior, started 13 games for Stanford last season, compiling a 5-2 record and a 4.