The St. Louis Cardinals made history with a stunning sweep of the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, winning 5-3 in the final game of the series. Sonny Gray was the standout player, pitching an outstanding game that allowed only one hit over seven innings.
The series began in Birmingham, Alabama, with a tribute to the Negro Leagues. The Cardinals swept all three games, showcasing their impressive performance on the field. Meanwhile, San Francisco struggled to find consistency and has now lost five games in a row.
Gray’s impressive performance lowered his ERA to 2.81 and demonstrated his skill and control on the mound. He struck out eight batters and did not issue any walks, showing off his aggressive pitching style. Oliver Marmol, St. Louis manager, praised Gray’s performance, noting that he was completely in command of his pitches throughout the game. Bob Melvin, San Francisco manager, also commended Gray’s abilities to effectively use a wide array of pitches.
The Cardinals have now won five of their last seven games and will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their season.
