Cardinals manager Mike Shildt didn’t seem quite ready to say that mercurial Carlos Martinez would be his ninth-inning man Monday for Game 4 after Martinez melted during a three-run ninth inning on Sunday. That followed a three-run allotment on Thursday in Game 1 of the National League Division Series.
“There will be a conversation,” said Shildt on Monday morning. “I just want to make sure Carlos’ head is in the right place, make sure he’s in the right frame of mind. I’m not worried about Carlos’ stuff.”
Shildt said he was more interested in “making sure he’s in the right place to make pitches and compete in the moment.