The Cardinals beat the Diamondbacks 5-4 on Friday night at Chase Field. Michael McGreevy pitched 6.1 innings allowing 6 hits, 2 runs (1 earned) with 5 strikeouts, and 1 walk. The start was McGreevy’s (14th) quality start. Overall, the Cardinals now have 35 quality starts.

JJ Wetherholt hit his (14th) home run.

Ivan Herrera (41) and Masyn Winn 3(41) all had RBI’s.

George Soriano picked up his (14th) hold.

Luis Gastelum picked up the win (1-0) along with his 1st blown save.

Riley O’Brien picked up his (25th) save.

The Cardinals are now 51-45.

Game 2 is Saturday afternoon at 3:10 pm.

The scheduled starting pitchers are Dustin May (5-6), 4.55 ERA, 93 innings, 89 strikeouts, 28 walks, and a whip of 1.26 vs Brandon Pfaadt (3-1), 4.70 ERA, 53.2 innings, 41 strikeouts, 18 walks, and a whip of 1.32.