KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Austin Gomber threw six innings of four-hit ball in a crucial spot start against Kansas City on Tuesday night, as the Cardinals beat the Royals 5-0.
Gomber (1-1), who dealt with biceps tendinitis throughout last season, wound up striking out three without a walk while blanking an opponent for the 11th time in 13 appearances.
Dylan Carlson, Brad Miller, Tommy Edman and Kolten Wong all drove in runs for the Cardinals.
Meanwhile, Royals starter Brady Singer watched the 14-inning scoreless streak that he carried into the game go away, along with his command, walking five Cardinal batters.
Dakota Hudson, who left his start last week against Pittsburgh with elbow soreness, was shut down for the season when the Cardinals transferred him to the 45-day injured list. Hudson is due to see team medical director Dr. George A. Paletta Jr.
Cardinals RHP Carlos Martinez (0-1, 2.37 ERA) tries to rebound from a rough outing in Pittsburgh when he faces Royals LHP Danny Duffy (3-4, 5.01 ERA) on Wednesday night. 6:10 with the pregame, first pitch at 7:05 on KIRX.