Eleven strikeouts. A 1-for-11 performance at the plate with runners in scoring position. Not a lot happened at the plate for the Rockies on Wednesday.
The Rockies offense totaled seven hits, just two fewer than the Cardinals, but only one was for extra base hit and two double plays ended would-be rallies. After winning the series vs. St. Louis at Coors Field, the Rockies will now try to prevent a sweep and break an 11-game losing streak at Busch Stadium.
Cards jump out first
Germán Márquez walked the first batter of the game — Lars Nootbaar — and it gave the Cardinals the fuel they needed to take a 2-0 lead.