6 key St. Louis Cardinals performers in Giants series

May 15, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) and starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) walk in from the bullpen before a game against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) and starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) walk in from the bullpen before a game against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 15, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul Goldschmidt

Paul Goldschmidt definitely made huge strides this weekend in busting out of his slow start. On Friday, Goldy was 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Goldschmidt got the scoring started in the first inning on Friday. He grounded out but was able to score Tommy Edman.

In the eighth inning, Goldschmidt knocked in the third home run of the season on a fly to left field off Zack Littell. The blast traveled 365-feet at 103.5 mph.

On Saturday, Goldschmidt was 1-for-4. Goldy knocked his ninth double of the season on a sharp fly to center field, scoring Edmundo Sosa. He got the hit-off John Brebbia.    The hit traveled 370-feet at 100.9 mph.

In the fifth inning, Goldschmidt had a line out that traveled 304-feet at 104.1 mph.

Goldy had an amazing game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with 3 RBI.

Goldschmidt got the scoring started with his fourth home run of the season. The shot came off of Carlos Rodon. The home run landed in Big Mac Land on a fly, scoring Tommy Edman. The blast traveled 405-feet at 109.1 mph.

In the fourth inning, Edmundo singled to left field to score Harrison Bader. Goldschmidt was next up and knocked his 11th double of the season to right field, scoring Sosa.