St. Louis will go for their third series sweep of the season after taking the Monday and Tuesday games from the Miami Marlins. What stands in their way may be their toughest test yet.
Having to face front office past decisions, the Cardinals take on one of the best pitchers in baseball, Sandy Alcantara, in order to get their sweep. The Redbirds will respond with rookie standout Andre Pallante. The opposing Alcantara was developed by the Cardinals organization, and originally signed as an international free agent in 2013 before being traded to the Marlins for Marcell Ozuna.
The late inning relief core was utilized to full effect in Tuesday's win, with Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley combining to keep the Cardinals perfect record of 36-0 when leading after seven innings.