MIAMI — When the game ended Wednesday afternoon — a shutout narrowly avoided — Alec Burleson remained on deck, a few strides away from taking his first at-bat of the game but never to appear in the box score.
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Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) slides into second base during the first inning of a game against the Marlins on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at loanDepot Park in Miami.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to discuss Masyn Winn’s strong series against the Astros, Nolan Gorman’s hitting and a pitching injury update.
Photos: Cardinals drop series vs. Marlins with matinee loss in Miami
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough (86) takes pitcher Andrew Nardi (43) out of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez (50) hits an RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (6) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) throws to first base to retire Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards (not pictured) during the second inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (6) scores against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez (50) scores against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Javier Sanoja (8) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) looks on from the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (26) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) steals second base against St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Thomas Saggese (25) during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages (43) hits a single against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Owen Caissie (17) looks on from second base against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) hits an RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) makes a catch to retire St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (not pictured) during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Thomas Saggese (25) turns a double play against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Cardinals manager Oli Marmol walks in the dugout during the sixth inning of a game against the Marlins on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at loanDepot Park in Miami.
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Heriberto Hernandez (13) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (26) returns to the dugout against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (87) runs toward first base after hitting an RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, right, speaks to pitcher Gordon Graceffo in the dugout during the sixth inning of a game against the Marlins on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at loanDepot Park in Miami.
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Pete Fairbanks (29) and catcher Agustin Ramirez (50) celebrate after the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Heriberto Hernández (13) and shortstop Otto Lopez (6) celebrate after the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Javier Sanoja (8) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Pete Fairbanks (29) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) hits a home run against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Pete Fairbanks (29) reacts against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) hits a home run against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) celebrates after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Lake Bachar (84) looks on St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
