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Michael McGreevy Stumbles in Sixth, Cardinals See Five-Game Streak End
TL;DR
Michael McGreevy struggled in the sixth inning, allowing two runs as the Cardinals lost 5-3 to the Marlins, ending their five-game winning streak.
Key points
- Michael McGreevy struggled in the sixth inning
- Cardinals lost 5-3 to the Marlins
- Loss ended Cardinals' five-game winning streak
- McGreevy allowed four runs in his final three innings
- He had thrown 65 pitches through five innings
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With Michael McGreevy sitting on 65 pitches through five innings, the Cardinals showed trust in dependable right-hander by sending him back out for the sixth inning.
However, that decision ultimately backfired against the Cardinals with the Marlins scoring twice in the sixth for a 5-3 victory that ended St. Louis’ season-best winning streak at five games.
McGreevy, the Cardinals most dependable pitcher thus far in 2026, allowed four runs in his final three innings of work for his second loss of the season.
Offensively, a Cardinals squad that was red hot all weekend throughout a three-game sweep of the Astros went cold on Monday night. The Cardinals had just five hits, went 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position and left six runners on base.
Here are three takeaways from Monday’s game:
Jordan Walker keeps on keeping on
Unlike on Sunday, when he waited until the eighth inning for his first hit, Walker whistled a 112.1 mph single back up the middle in the fourth inning to push his hit streak to 15 games.
It is the second longest hitting streak of Walker’s three-plus year MLB career, trailing only the 17-game streak he put together as a rookie from June 6-29 of the 2023 season. Walker, of course opened his MLB career with a 12-game hit streak as a 20-year-old rookie.
Walker, who also stole his fourth best of the season, went 1 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored. He came around to score on a wild pitch in the sixth inning to give the Cards a brief 3-2 lead.
McGreevy uncharacteristically struggles with command
McGreevy, who has been working in the weight room between starts to try and regain the velocity on his fastball, got hit hard over the final two innings of his outing. Uncharacteristically, McGreevy threw just 45 strikes among his 80 pitches and he walks two hitters.
Q&A
What caused the Cardinals to lose to the Marlins?
The Cardinals lost to the Marlins due to Michael McGreevy allowing two runs in the sixth inning.
How did Michael McGreevy perform in the game against the Marlins?
Michael McGreevy allowed four runs in his final three innings, leading to his second loss of the season.
What was the significance of the Cardinals' five-game winning streak?
The five-game winning streak was the Cardinals' season-best, making the loss to the Marlins particularly disappointing.
How many pitches did Michael McGreevy throw before the sixth inning?
Michael McGreevy had thrown 65 pitches through five innings before being sent back out for the sixth.
