Cards Shut Out Marlins In Spring Finale

Steven Matz closed St. Louis’ spring slate by looking like the pitcher the Cardinals hoped they were getting when they signed him to a four-year, $44 million contract this offseason.

The left-hander threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings in the Cards’ 7-0 Spring Training finale victory over the Marlins on Tuesday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Matz only allowed two hits, while striking out five and walking one across 72 pitches.

Now the Cardinals head back to St. Louis for the season opener Thursday against Pittsburgh. Adam Wainwright goes for the Cardinals, 1:40 with all the excitement of opening day and the first pitch at 3:05 on KIRX.