Hjerpe’s Rough Ride After Perfect Debut | St. Louis Cardinals News

Hjerpe’s dazzling debut turned rocky in a blink—four walks, two hits, four earned runs in just two innings. The Cardinals’ rookie pitcher, who dazzled with a perfect four-inning outing just six days prior, is grappling with inconsistency that echoes his minor league days. Used in a “piggyback” role to manage pitch counts, he’s stuck in a tough spot: perform even when struggling. Manager and player alike believe the learning curve is steep, but Hjerpe plans to dissect game film Sunday to find fixes—and aims to rebound for his next start against the Nationals. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cardinals-rookie-lefty-experiences-impressive-194242248.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de937cac4932dba4 Report issues to [email protected].