Rookie Continues On-Base Surge with Lead-Off Double

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Rookie JJ Wetherholt continued his impressive emergence as a key offensive piece for the St. Louis Cardinals during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Miami Marlins. Wetherholt wasted no time, ripping a double on just the fourth pitch of the game to spark the lineup. His ability to consistently reach base has become a focal point of the Cardinals' developing offense, alongside other young talents. The rookie's "on-base assault" is helping solidify the top of the St. Louis batting order.