6 takeaways from Cardinals series sweep of Diamondbacks
![PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 21: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St Louis Cardinals reacts after hitting a two-RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field on August 21, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 21: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St Louis Cardinals reacts after hitting a two-RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field on August 21, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fredbirdrants-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2018-2F08-2F1416680512-850x560-a3cbe4c5677ceed7ff0eff3f1b75ae6e.jpg)
Nolan Arenado is a St. Louis Cardinal
Arenado had one of the most impressive plays Saturday. Alek Thomas grounded out to Arenado, who then threw a bullet to Paul Goldschmidt, who scooped the throw and secured the out.
Take a look at this play.
Are you serious, Goldenado?! pic.twitter.com/YHUyvKHl10
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 21, 2022
Arenado had a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning that allowed Tyler O’Neill to score.
On Sunday, Arenado singled on a liner to center field in the first inning, scoring Brendan Donovan. Gorman grounded into an unassisted double play, allowing Goldschmidt to score.
Nolan Arenado is PUMPED UP! pic.twitter.com/6mWq73ZPep
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 21, 2022
Arenado singled to right field in the seventh inning, allowing Nootbaar and Tommy Edman to score. In the eighth inning, Edman singled to center field, scoring Knizner.