Getting far more than they bargained for out of Dakota Hudson in the game one win, the Cardinals are set up nicely to sweep the Saturday doubleheader with the Cincinnati Reds. Only Andre Pallante was needed out of the bullpen in the first game, meaning Oliver Marmol will have a full menu of options in game two should they been needed. Jose Quintana will start the afternoon game.
Barring any late season additions to the schedule, the Cardinals have, for the second straight year, avoided being swept in a doubleheader. Having only been swept outright four times since 2000, the Cardinals success in twin billings this year has been vital at times.