The Cardinals offense just couldn’t get going as they fell to the Giants 5-1.
The Cardinals got on the board first with a Piscotty RBI in the bottom of the first. The Giants got two runs in the fourth off of Belt and Crawford RBI singles. The Giants added three more in the top of the ninth to make it 5-1.
Cueto got the win making him 9-1 on the season. Cueto gave up one run on four hits over six innings. Cueto also struck out one but walked five. Wainwright got the loss moving to 5-4 on the season. Wainwright gave up two runs on five hits over seven innings. Wainwright also struck out seven and walked one.
The Giants and Cardinals continue their three game series tonight at 6:15. Coverage starts at 5:20 on 98.9 The Game.