9 takeaways from St. Louis Cardinals series with Rockies

DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 09: Starting pitcher Miles Mikolas #39 of the St Louis Cardinals throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on August 09, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 09: Starting pitcher Miles Mikolas #39 of the St Louis Cardinals throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on August 09, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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Jul 22, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3) prepares on deck during the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3) prepares on deck during the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /

Bad – Dylan Carlson at the plate

While Carlson has been a tremendous asset in the center field, he has been struggling mightily at the plate. The struggles earned Carlson a day off to reset on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Carlson was 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. He left five runners on the base path. Carlson’s performance Wednesday was worse. He was 0-for-5 with a walk. He left six runners on base.

The Cardinals will need Carlson not just for his defensive skills but will need him to step it up at the plate over the next few weeks. Hopefully, a day to reset will help.