Daily Rant: Cardinals can’t return from Lynn’s early struggles

The Cardinals dropped a close game to the Giants on Tuesday night. Lance Lynn gave up a three run home run in the first inning and the offense never really caught up, eventually losing the game 4-2.

Box Score

The Positives

• Allen Craig was the offensive star for the Cardinals. He hit two home runs, which gives him seventeen on the year.
• Matt Holliday, David Freese, and Rafael Furcal all hit singles.
• Carlos Beltran hit his 19th double.
• Yadier Molina and Jon Jay both had two hit nights.
• Fernando Salas, Barrett Browning, and Marc Rzepczynski pitched three scoreless innings to close out the game.

Justin’s Jeers

• Lance Lynn struggled early and never recovered. He pitched six innings and gave up four earned runs, eight hits, and three walks.
• Skip Schumaker was held hitless.
• The Cardinals stranded ten base runners. If any three of those cross the plate, the Cardinals take the game.

Three Stars

3) Yadier Molina – Molina picked up two hits, but couldn’t cross home plate.

2) Jon Jay – Jay had his third consecutive multi-hit game.

1) Allen Craig – Craig belted two home runs in this losing effort.

Standings