May’s Return, bullpen Struggles, and a Loss | St. Louis Cardinals News

Dustin May returned to the mound for the Cardinals, pitching four and two-thirds innings and leaving with a two-run lead — a promising sign of recovery after recent injury setbacks — but fell short of the pitch count needed for the win. With a doubleheader looming and bullpen depth thin, manager Oliver Marmol was forced to rely on unfamiliar arms, who couldn’t hold the lead as the Cardinals lost 4-3. Despite the loss, May’s outing was a major step forward, with no setbacks and even a clean first inning — something he hadn’t felt confident about after recent struggles. The team is carefully managing their pitching staff through a busy stretch, balancing immediate needs with long-term health ahead of the All-Star break. 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/0aed56f98de03963