Washington Nationals’ starter Tanner Roark held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run through five innings, as the Nats jumped out to a 5-1 lead, but the Cards rallied for three in his final inning of work in the sixth, making it a one-run game.
Justin Miller took over on the mound for the Nationals in the seventh, tossing a scoreless frame, and came back out for the eighth with a 1-2-3 inning.
Koda Glover got the save opportunity in the ninth, and locked down the sweep-avoiding win, 5-4 final.
Roark vs the Redbirds: Tanner Roark was winless in seven outings between June 12th and July 13th, putting up a 7.