The Cardinals lost a close one tonight (2016 record in one-run games: 5-42). But in a weird way -- despite several injuries (which looked minor, but you never know), a bunch of men left on base by the Cards, and y'know, losing the game -- this was an okay game, with things to feel good about.
Chris Carter (it happens) opened the scoring with a solo homer tonight, but the Cards strung together singles after Jimmy Nelson walked Michael Wacha in the 3rd, and scratched out a couple of runs to take a 2-1 lead.