Cardinals Bullpen Wastes McGreevy’s Epic Start as Mariners Win 3-2

Q: What was Michael McGreevy's performance against the Mariners?

Michael McGreevy pitched 6 innings, allowing 5 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 6 batters.

Q: How did the Cardinals score their runs in the game?

The Cardinals scored 2 runs through solo home runs by JJ Wetherholt and Nathan Church.

Q: What led to the Cardinals' loss against the Mariners?

The Cardinals lost due to a late home run by Rob Refsnyder in the 9th inning, which gave the Mariners a 3-2 lead.

Q: When do the Cardinals play their next game after losing to the Mariners?

The Cardinals begin a crucial 4-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 26: JJ Wetherholt #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning at Busch Stadium on April 26, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) | Getty Images Michael McGreevy gave the St. Louis Cardinals a crucial quality start and JJ Wetherholt and Nathan Church provided the power, but the bullpen wasted all of it as the Mariners pulled out a late inning victory 3-2. Both Emerson Hancock for the Mariners and Michael McGreevy for the Cardinals gave their teams strong starts Sunday. Both offenses were quiet until the bottom of the 3rd inning when JJ Wetherholt turned on a pitch and deposited it in the right-field bullpen with an exit velocity of 107.4 mph traveling 375 feet making it 1-0 Cardinals. The Seattle Mariners answered in the top of the 4th inning when Cal Raleigh showed proof that his bat is starting to wake up hammering a McGreevy pitch over the wall to tie the game 1-1. *Michael McGreevy’s performance was remarkable*. He threw 6 solid innings only surrendering 5 hits and 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts and no walks. He gave the St. Louis Cardinals an absolutely crucial long start at a time when the bullpen need it most. To give credit where credit is due, Emerson Hancock also threw a strong game completing 6 innings allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs striking out 4 and walking 2. The St. Louis Cardinals offense would flex its muscle again in the bottom of the 6th inning when Nathan Church unloaded on a Hancock pitch and deposit it in the right-field stands giving the Cardinals a 2-1 lead. Can you say *110 mph exit velocity*? Yes, you can and Nathan Church did. gave the Cardinals an efficient start to the 7th inning getting two quick outs including a great defense play by at third base. However, would double and then score on a 2-strike broken bat single by Young tying the game 2-2. The Cardinals would threaten in the bottom of the 7th inning when JJ Wetherholt barely missed another home run flying out to deep right-center with a ball caught up against the wall by Rodriguez. walked, but was out on a force play when grounded out. Burleson the pitch before had yanked a foul ball with home run distance. grounded out to end the Cardinals threat in the 7th. entered the game in the top of the 8th inning for the Cardinals to face the top of the Mariner’s lineup and he was sharp. He got Crawford out looking thanks to a nice ABS challenge by Herrera. Stanek would also punch out Cal Raleigh thanks to a 100 mph corner painter. He would strike out Rodriguez, too, with his 22nd pitch of the 8th inning which was a 101 heater that Rodriguez missed. The only Cardinals highlight in the bottom of the 8th inning wasn’t a player, but a fan. After Nathan Church flied out to deep left field, flipped the ball into the stands which was caught by a gentleman who, without hesitation, handed the ball to a young girl. Well done, sir. came in to pitch the 9th for the Cardinals. He was able to retire Arazorena on a flyout to Jordan Walker in right field. However, ruined everyone’s day with a pinch-hit home run into the Mariner’s bullpen in left field giving Seattle a 3-2 lead. was brought in by the Mariners to face the Cardinals in the bottom of the 9th. He got Ramón Urías to flyout to Arazorena in left field. pinch-hit for . He grounded out for the second out. That brought up JJ Wetherholt who popped out to third to end the game. The St. Louis Cardinals begin a crucial 4-game series in Monday night as will get the start for the Cardinals. The Pirates have yet to announce their starter as of now. First pitch scheduled for 5:40pm central time at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.