Manager Mike Shildt unleashed his "Bench Mafia" and left all but one regular out of the starting lineup. While sparks flickered from rookie Randy Arozarena's game as the Cardinals took a lead the adrenaline, the pitching, and the offense all wore off eventually. Arizona scored seven runs on three hits in the decisive sixth inning to rally for a 9-7 victory and win the series, the Cardinals' final road series of the regular season.
The 12 innings the bullpen had to cover the 3-2 loss early Wednesday morning limited the arms Shildt had available, but not the ones he had to use anyway.