Bruihl Steps Up When Cardinals Need Him Most | St. Louis Cardinals News

When starter Dustin May went down with an ankle injury, Justin Bruihl stepped up in a major way, pitching two and two-thirds scoreless innings to help the Cardinals pull off an 11-5 win over Atlanta. Bruihl, who admits his body isn’t built for high pitch counts, relies on mental fire and a chip on his shoulder to push through until he’s completely drained — exactly what the team needed. His heroic effort preserved the bullpen for the crucial series ahead, showcasing the kind of clutch performance that can turn a game — and a season — around. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbbb4e819663fcb5