ST. LOUIS — Getting back in the win column was big for Michael Wacha and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Aledmys Diaz hit a solo home run and Wacha pitched six strong innings as the Cardinals snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
Earlier Friday, the Cardinals, who had lost 17 of their last 22 games, shuffled their coaching staff and parted ways with veteran infielder Jhonny Peralta.
“This definitely feels good,” Wacha said. “We have the music blaring in here after a win. It’s been a while, so it’s good to get back in that win column.