Center fielder Michael Taylor misplayed a line drive by Jose Martinez into a run-scoring double in the eighth inning as the Cardinals ended a streak of 22 scoreless innings by cutting Washington’s lead to 3-1 at Busch Stadium.

Paul DeJong singled with two outs in the eighth against reliever Sean Doolittle. Martinez then fouled off four consecutive pitches with a 2-and-2 count before hitting a line drive to straightaway center.

It was the second consecutive game that Martinez has picked up a hit in a pinch-hitting role.

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