Harrison Bader put St. Louis ahead with a checked-swing single in the seventh inning, and the Cardinals went on to a 2-1 victory over San Francisco on Sunday.
The Cardinals won the season series, taking two out of three against the Giants in both series against them.
Wade LeBlanc threw five-plus innings, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out three. Genesis Cabrera earned the win in relief. Alex Reyes got the final three outs for St. Louis, setting a major league record by converting his 24th straight save chance to start his career.
Manager Mike Shildt said RHP Jack Flaherty’s (left oblique strain) bullpen session went well and he is progressing. Shildt also said management was discussing whether RHP Miles Mikolas (right forearm tightness) will need to throw one more bullpen session in St. Louis or go on a minor league assignment for rehab.
RHP Jake Woodford (1-1, 4.62) will start against RHP Alec Mills (4-2, 4.84) and the Chicago Cubs for the start of a four-game series Monday night in St. Louis, 6:20 with the pregame and the first pitch at 7:15 on KIRX.