The Cardinals beat the Marlins 2-1 thanks to a sacrifice fly and an error that led to both St. Louis runs. That was all they needed as Joel Pineiro continues to look sharp this spring tossing another six scoreless innings.
Pineiro gave up just three hits while striking out five. Pineiro will make one more start in Memphis this weekend prior to the season, but he’s been happy with his pitching this spring thanks in part to getting a head start on his training and throwing as he prepared for the World Baseball Classic.
Colby Rasmus, who still may be on the roster bubble, scored from third base on a throwing error by Cameron Maybin with one out in the ninth inning to end the game. Khalil Greene’s single advanced Rasmus to third, and when Maybin’s throw to the plate got away from the catcher, Rasmus scored.
The Cardinals scored their first run on a sacrifice fly from Joe Mather that scored Brian Barden. That one run held up until the 8th inning until Dennys Reyes gave up a run to the Marlins in the 8th.
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