Jeff Suppan Tagged With Loss in Cardinals-Padres Match

Jeff Suppan Tagged With Loss in Cardinals-Padres Match

San Diego dropped a 6-3 decision at Busch Stadium on Wednesday as St. Louis legged out a win behind winning pitcher Lance Lynn.

St. Louis was favored by -215 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.

Lance Lynn earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 3, and allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Carlos Beltran in the win.

San Diego's starting pitcher Jeff Suppan worked 4 2/3 innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Will Venable in a losing cause.

Jason Motte pitched the final 1 inning for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.

St. Louis looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Philadelphia. San Diego will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.