ST. LOUIS — — Nolan Gormanhit a three-run homer and had four RBI to help the St. Louis Cardinalsbeat the Mami Marlins 6-4 on Wednesday for just their second series sweep this season.
Nolan Arenado‘s RBI single and Gorman’s 19th homer built a 4-0 lead in the first off NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, and the Marlins’ losing streak reached a season-high six.
Gorman added a run-scoring single in the seventh against Huascar Brazobán, and another run scored on third baseman Jon Berti‘s throwing error.
Zack Thompson (2-2), pitching for the first time in 20 days, allowed three hits in two scoreless innings. Chris Stratton got his first save.
Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson allowed two runs and five hits in three innings.
LHP Steven Matz (0-7, 4.86 ERA) will start the opener of a four-game series Thursday night at the Chicago Cubs and RHP Marcus Stroman (10-6, 2.88 ERA), 6:10 with the pregame and the first pitch at 7:05 on KIRX.