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Luke Flaherty gets the start for St Louis, which is trying to move above .500 for the first time this season.

The 22-year old had a 4.50 ERA in five Grapefruit League outings and was slotted to open the season at Triple-A Memphis. When Adam Wainwright landed on the disabled list with a hamstring injury to open the season, Flaherty was brought back and moved into the fifth spot in St. Louis’ rotation.

Flaherty got his first taste of big league action last year, making six appearances down the stretch that included five starts. He wrapped up 2017 against the Brewers, who tagged him for four runs in five innings in an Oct. 1 loss at Busch Stadium.

“He’s improved his stuff,” Matheny said. “The ball movement now with the sinker he has …it opens up a big part of the plate and helps him with lefties. He’s a young pitcher who’s getting better.”

Chase Anderson gets the nod for Milwaukee in his second outing of the season. He threw six scoreless innings, striking out six while holding the San Diego Padres to one hit, but he took no decision in the season opener.

Anderson’s strong debut came in spite of a stomach virus that plagued him in the days leading up to the start.

CardsofSTL wrote:

Luke Flaherty gets the start for St Louis, which is trying to move above .500 for the first time this season.

Donnie Ebert wrote:

CardsofSTL wrote:

Luke Flaherty gets the start for St Louis, which is trying to move above .500 for the first time this season.

Finally Mo does something...combine two good pitchers into one GREAT pitcher.