9 star-studded standouts in St. Louis Cardinals sweep of Cubs

Aug 2, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3) slides and catches a ball hit by Chicago Cubs center fielder Rafael Ortega (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3) slides and catches a ball hit by Chicago Cubs center fielder Rafael Ortega (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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ST. LOUIS, MO – AUGUST 04: Jose Quintana #63 of the St. Louis Cardinals forces out Nelson Velazquez #4 of the Chicago Cubs at first base in the second inning in game two of a double header at Busch Stadium on August 4, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO – AUGUST 04: Jose Quintana #63 of the St. Louis Cardinals forces out Nelson Velazquez #4 of the Chicago Cubs at first base in the second inning in game two of a double header at Busch Stadium on August 4, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images) /

Jose Quintana impresses in debut

Quintana was solid in his debut with the Cardinals. He pitched six innings, giving up only a home run to Patrick Wisdom. He walked two and struck out seven batters. He induced 10 swings and misses.

Jordan Hicks, unfortunately, blew the save opportunity giving up two walks, a hit and one run. He induced four swings and misses. Hicks max velocity was a staggering 102.5 mph. He ultimately did get the win for the Cardinals and is now 3-5.

Genesis Cabrera was sold in his 11th hold of the season, pitching one inning.