10 standouts, 4 disappointments in St. Louis Cardinals series with Cubs

Apr 20, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera (92) delivers a pitch in the eighth inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera (92) delivers a pitch in the eighth inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 5, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) scores a run past Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) in the 11th inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) scores a run past Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) in the 11th inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Standout – Nolan Gorman

Nolan Gorman was the Cardinals’ designated hitter on Friday. Gorman knocked his third home run of the season on a fly to right-center field scoring Andrew Knizner and Tommy Edman.

The top prospect’s first home run at Wrigley field traveled 424-feet at 104.6 mph.

He was 0-for-4 on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday evening, he was 1-for-4. Gorman entered the game late on Sunday, going 0-for-2 with one run, after starting the 11th inning as the runner on second. Juan Yepez singled to center field, scoring Gorman.