MIAMI — For a player whose entire style of baseball, whether it’s in center field or batting No. 9, is measured by how fast he can get from one place to the next, Victor Scott II received some encouraging words Tuesday afternoon from his hitting coach about embracing a new pace.
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Photos: Cardinals even series vs. Marlins in Miami
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; A fan tries to release a bat from Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) from the netting against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) reacts as he wait for the umpires to make a call against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) rounds second base against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) bats against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (33) prepares to throw against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (33) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) looses his bat against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (33) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May (3) throws against the Miami during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) slides into second base against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) slides into second base against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals short stop Masyn Winn (0) reacts against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals lsecond Baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) reacts after a double against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough (86) reacts against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) catches Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) in a run down during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) celebrates after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) reacts after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) reacts after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) is congratulated by third base coach Ron Warner (75) after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate a win against the Miami Marlins after a game at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church, center fielder Victor Scott II and right fielder Jordan Walker celebrate a win against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

