Marlins rally halts Cardinals' five-game winning streak Monday
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MIAMI — The Miami Marlins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Monday night when Agustín Ramírez hit a home run and Max Meyer worked into the sixth inning, departing after 5 1/3 innings with eight strikeouts; the victory snapped the Cardinals' five-game winning streak at loanDepot Park.
Miami relievers Calvin Faucher and Pete Fairbanks secured the late outs, with Fairbanks recording his fourth save, while St. Louis starter Michael McGreevy allowed two runs in the sixth to break a tie; Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 15 games and Masyn Winn contributed offensively, leaving the Cardinals 13-9 this season.
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Timeline
- 1. Cardinals entered the matchup on a five-game winning streak.
- 2. Miami had lost seven of its previous nine games before Monday.
- 3. In the sixth inning Miami scored two runs to break a 3-3 tie.
- 4. Agustín Ramírez hit a home run; Max Meyer exited after 5 1/3 innings.
- 5. Pete Fairbanks recorded the save, finalizing a 5-3 Marlins victory.
Why it matters
If you're a Cardinals fan, this loss stings. It ends a solid five-game winning streak. But remember, it's still early in the season. Keep an eye on Jordan Walker. His 15-game hitting streak is impressive.
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