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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CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 03: Zack Thompson #57 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 03, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 03: Zack Thompson #57 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 03, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Standout – Zack Thompson

Thompson made his major league debut on Friday in relief of starter Miles Mikolas who went five innings.

Thompson earned his first save after four innings of work, giving up three hits, one earned run, and a walk while striking out three. He induced five swings and misses.

It was great to see Thompson make his debut in such amazing fashion. It will be interesting to see if this earns him an extended stay that may include a start. It was nice to see a good performance from the first player to wear the number #57 since the passing of Darryl Kile in 2021.

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