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Marmol's Risk with Herrera Backfires | St. Louis Cardinals News
In a tense eighth inning with the bases loaded and one out, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol made a gutsy call—sending catcher Iván Herrera to the plate instead of bringing in a pinch-hitter. The gamble didn’t pay off as Herrera struck out, sealing a one-run loss to the Phillies despite a valiant three-run rally. Marmol defended his decision, citing Herrera’s recent hitting form and trusting his player in a high-leverage moment. Though the Cardinals showed flashes of offensive life, they fell short in the clutch, leaving fans and coaches to debate whether the right play was made—or if a different…
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