Paul DeJong hit two of the Cardinals’ five homers, including a grand slam, Tommy Edman and Paul Goldschmidt went deep back-to-back and St. Louis offered Jack Flaherty his usual strong run support in a 12-5 victory Monday night over the Nationals.
Jack Flaherty pitched 6 innings, allowing 5 runs on 6 hits, striking out 5 to earn the victory. He’s now 3-0.
Joe Ross was touched for 10 runs and 8 hits in 4 1/3 innings.
The Reds lead the NL Central by a half a game over second place Milwaukee, the third place Cardinals are a game and a half out.
Adam Wainwright goes for the Cardinals tonight, 5:10 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:05 on KIRX.