Rookie Breaks Out With Game-Winning Homer | St. Louis Cardinals News

Rookie JJ Wetherholt turned a slump into a swing, smashing a two-run homer off Reid Detmers in the sixth inning — his first hit of the season — after deciding to “do less” at the plate. The homer sparked a four-hit game for the Cardinals, ending a four-game skid and giving them the lead. Detmers, who’d been pitching well but struggled after a rough outing in Phoenix and a previous loss to the Cardinals, took the loss. The Angels’ manager praised Detmers’ approach but noted his inconsistency — a pattern that’s plagued him this season as he’s allowed too many homers. 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/a7d2cff38840dbbe