Michael McGreevy Stumbles Early as Cardinals Fall to Nationals

Michael McGreevy struggled in Saturday's start for the St. Louis Cardinals, lasting just four innings and throwing nearly 90 pitches in an 8-5 extra-innings loss to the Washington Nationals. The right-hander surrendered a quick two-run home run to Dylan Lile in a 34-pitch first inning before exiting after four frames with two runs allowed. Scheduled for game two of the homestand, McGreevy's shortened outing forced the Cardinals into an extended bullpen game late in the season.