Good, Bad, and Ugly from Cardinals series split with Giants
The Good
Miles Mikolas looked fantastic as he earned his second win of the season on Thursday. He threw 5.2 innings and gave up seven hits, three walks, and one earned run. He did strike out three. He induced five swings and misses. Andre Pallante got his first hold of the season, pitching 1.1 innings. He walked one. Nick Wittgren pitched one inning and gave up a hit. Kodi Whitley pitched one inning, giving up two hits and striking out two.
On Friday, Jordan Hicks pitched 4.1 innings, giving up three hits, two walks, and two runs while striking out five. He did induce four swings and misses. He topped out at 101.7 mph.
Ryan Helsey earned his first win of the season Friday going 1.2 innings and striking out four batters. He topped out at 101.9 mph. Helsley induced five swings and misses.
Giovanny Gallegos earned his sixth save of the season going one inning and giving up only a hit.
On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants honored Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols as they play in their final regular-season games at Oracle Park in San Fransico. Very nice!