On a hot, muggy night at Busch Stadium, Flaherty did that, in control on the mound and busy on the bases, running around more than many people would want their pitcher to do in such heat. If it was impressive how Flaherty mowed down the Padres, it’s more so when you factor in how he did it after running around the bases.
Flaherty allowed three hits in 6 1/3 innings, giving up just one run and striking out six as he picked up his third win as the Cardinals beat the Padres 5-2. The Cardinals pulled above .