Shutout for the second consecutive game, Cardinals offense has not scored an earned run in 34 innings, has hit .216 in past 20 games. 'Frustrating,' says manager
Cardinals announcer Rooney "humbled, very honored," by colleagues' plans.
Wainwright completes six innings for the first time in September, but has to tiptoe through traffic on the way to a 5-0 loss and second consecutive shutout.
Juan Yepez returns to the majors, joins team in San Diego, and will be a right-handed option as manager Oliver Marmol plots outfield trios by matchup.
The Cardinals open their west coast road trip, sending Adam Wainwright to the mound to take on the San Diego Padres.