Diamondbacks-Cardinals: D'backs Drop Game and Series to Cards

The Arizona Diamondbacks found a little offense over the past couple of days. Too bad for them, the pitching continues to remain terrible, with a few exceptions.

After last night’s heroics by Eric Byrnes in the 10th inning to defeat St. Louis 7-6, there would be no such joy today, as St. Louis defeated Arizona 12-7. At one time, St. Louis led 6-0 and Arizona, at one point, had closed the gap to 7-5.

However, the bullpen could not hold the powerful Cards offense and could not keep the game close.

Jon Garland (1-1) must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed. The difference between his performance today and last Friday against Los Angeles was like night and day. Garland gave up seven runs, all earned, on seven hits and five walks in only three and two-thirds innings.

That is disappointing to say the least.

The D’backs ended the homestand 3-6, losing two of three in each of the three series.

They take their wrecking crew on the road this weekend to San Francisco for a quick three-game trip and return to Chase Field next week for another nine-game homestand, which will include a return trip by the Colorado Rockies, and the only trip to Chase Field this season for the Chicago Cubs.

Maybe getting on the road will get things started for both sides of the ball.

Who am I kidding? Really, I was just kidding. I think.

Player of the game: St. Louis offense

It was over when: Jon Garland took the mound

Up next: @ San Francisco, Friday night AT&T Park, San Francisco.

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