McGreevy’s six scoreless frames wasted without run support
Cardinals righty delivers a pitching clinic but gets no help in 0-0 tie with Marlins.
Michael McGreevy authored a masterclass on the mound Friday, retiring the Marlins in order over six scoreless frames at Busch Stadium. 7 runs per contest. Yet the Cardinals’ offense mustered zero runs, and the bullpen coughed up the lead in the seventh, leaving McGreevy with a no-decision in the 0-0 final.
The start marked the longest outing of McGreevy’s young career and the second time this month he’s worked at least six innings without allowing an earned run. 25 ERA over 20 innings this season now ranks among the lowest among Cardinals starters, trailing only Sonny Gray and Miles Mikolas. The efficiency was undeniable: McGreevy threw 63 of 94 pitches for strikes, inducing eight ground-ball outs and keeping Miami hitters off balance with a mid-90s fastball and a sharper-than-usual slider.
