Cooper Hjerpe’s Perfect Debut | St. Louis Cardinals News

Cooper Hjerpe, the 25-year-old Cardinals’ lefty drafted in 2022, made a historic MLB debut: four hitless innings, six strikeouts, zero walks — joining Max Scherzer as only the second pitcher ever to do it. Manager Oliver Marmol raved about his command, arsenal, and poise, setting him on a starter’s path despite his minor league history. With the Cardinals building for the future, Hjerpe’s flawless start signals a bright new era — even as they chase playoff relevance with just 20 games left. 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/57076c70cbbce984