D-Backs Go Deep To Beat Cards

ST. LOUIS — — Pavin Smith hit his first career grand slam, leading the Arizona Diamondbacksto a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Ketel Marte also homered and drove in another run with a single for the Diamondbacks.

Jack Flaherty (1-2) was lifted in the seventh after facing three batters. He gave up four hits. He walked three and struck out four.

RHP Adam Wainwright (groin) will make a rehab start Wednesday afternoon for the Double-A Springfield Redbirds.

LHP Jordan Montgomery (2-0, 1.46) goes for St. Louis Tuesday, 5:50 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:45 on KIRX.

The Cardinals are in last place in the NL Central, 5 games behind first place Milwaukee. The Brewers are two games ahead of the Cubs and the Pirates. The Reds are in fourth place, 4.5 games out.