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MIAMI (AP) — St. Louis shortstop Masyn Winn was a late scratch from the Cardinals’ lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Marlins due to illness.
The 22-year-old rookie leads the Cardinals with a .295 batting average and has four home runs and 26 RBIs.
Winn hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the 12th inning Monday night that gave St. Louis a 7-6 series-opening win against Miami.
Brandon Crawford replaced Winn at shortstop. The 14-year-veteran originally was scheduled to start at third base for Nolan Arenado, who has the night off.
ST. LOUIS – With a thrilling 12-inning victory Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals have surpassed the .500 mark for the first time since early April.
The Cardinals, now 36-35, have surged to the National League’s best record since Mother’s Day (20-11). The birds are building momentum after a sloppy start to the 2024 campaign. And suddenly, they find themselves in the National League’s second Wild Card spot.
Baseball can be quite unpredictable at times, not just with the results, but with who delivers them. As the Cardinals draw closer to the second half, many unsung heroes have emerged and contributed in unique ways.
Here’s a closer look at five players who have quietly helped the Cardinals build an edge.
As injuries and inconsistencies have piled up among Cardinals outfielders, Alec Burleson has been a steady presence. His fielding and speed have been underlooked for much of his big-league career, but have set the tone for several comeback wins this season.
Burleson built up a season-best 11-game hitting streak in late May and has at least one hit in all but four games this month. His strikeouts are the fewest among teammates with at least 100 at-bats, and he puts the ball into play around 85% of the time. As the old adage goes, “Put the ball in play, and good things happen.” That’s held more true for Burleson now compared to his rookie season last year, especially with extended opportunities.
