Huge win last night for several reasons:

- Offense been criticized for being less than stellar. Offense won that game.
- Pitching staff gets notice that the team can win if they have a bad night. Takes a little pressure off.
- Matheny gets a huge rescue after leaving Siegrist in 2 batters too long (bone headed managerial move that he got away with).
- Serves notice to Pirates and Cubs that they can win all they want. Cards are winning this Division.
- Further annoys Royals fans that the Cardinals are just better, all the way around.
- A few players needed a boost at the plate and got it with hits, runs scored and RBI's.

Going to be interesting to see how Gonzales fares tonight. Really nice to see Martinez get a rest but I suspect tonight will tax the bullpen a bit. Even if Gonzales pitches well, I doubt they let him throw more than 80 or 90 pitches (maybe even less). Maybe they can keep the bats going and build up enough of a lead to put in Villanueva for 2 or 3 innings. Hopefully Gonzales does well and can take one of Wacha's starts.

Go Cards!!