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Cardinals Count on Mikolas to Secure Series Win in Baltimore
The St. Louis Cardinals continue to embrace the grind of close games as they prepare for Wednesday night’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. After rallying late in Tuesday’s 7-4 victory to even the set, the Cardinals aim to carry that momentum into the deciding matchup.
“That’s the style of games we’ve been playing lately,” said manager Oliver Marmol following the comeback win. The Cardinals are 4-2 over their past six one-run contests, with Tuesday’s late surge providing more breathing room than usual.
With both clubs looking for the series edge, this matchup sets the stage for another tightly contested battle.
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Mikolas Brings Stability Amid Cardinals’ Late-Game Surges
Veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas (4-2, 3.51 ERA) will take the mound for St. Louis. He enters on a three-game winning streak and has seen the Cardinals win each of his last five starts. A model of consistency, Mikolas has pitched at least five innings in six consecutive outings.
This will be his sixth road appearance in an eight-start span. He owns a 2.92 ERA in two career matchups against Baltimore, and he continues to anchor a rotation that thrives on keeping games within reach.
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Povich Aims to Halt Slide for Orioles
The Orioles will counter with left-hander Cade Povich (1-3, 4.86 ERA), who gave up just one run over five innings in his last outing but came away with a no-decision in Baltimore’s lopsided 19-5 loss to Boston. While Povich showed promise, the Orioles have lost each of his last three starts.
“Trying to keep the team in the game and give them the best chance to win is what I’m really trying to do,” Povich said. The rookie southpaw will face the Cardinals for the first time and hopes to provide length for a bullpen that’s been stretched thin.
Interim manager Tony Mansolino noted the strain: “We’ve been on fumes for a few days,” after the team used five relievers on Tuesday night.
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Spotlight on Dylan Carlson’s Return
Former Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson remains a storyline in this series. After homering in back-to-back games entering Tuesday, Carlson struggled in his latest outing, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against his former team.
Mansolino believes Carlson simply needs consistent chances: “The reality is he probably just needed an opportunity.”
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