But some key hitting and aggressive base running provided the Cardinals a big early lead and their bullpen held on for a 6-4 victory that was Dakota Hudson’s first as a starter. Hudson worked five innings and gave up three home runs (and runs), one of which was a home run knocked over the wall by Dexter Fowler.
Jordan Hicks, the last of four Cardinals relievers, gained his sixth save in seven tries, freezing Juan Lagares with a 104 mph fastball to end the game.
Robinson Cano needed not much assistance when he homered in the fifth.