Mathews fans seven in Busch debut, earns first MLB win

He allowed one run over a career-high 5 2/3 innings.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

Seven strikeouts for Quinn Mathews in his Busch debut! 🔥 https://t.co/Y0mxBWeoKa Via @Cardinals on X

What happened: Mathews yielded five hits and one walk while throwing 102 pitches. The rookie left-hander departed with two outs in the sixth of a 4-1 result.

Why it matters: The outing lowered his ERA from 6.43 to 5.03 and moved his record to 1-2. His club returned to .500 at 68-68.

By the numbers: Mathews produced a 7-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and allowed six baserunners. His seven strikeouts matched his previous

What to watch: His next turn will test whether the improved control carries over after a one-walk outing.

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@Cardinals 2026-08-29T14:05:53.012392+00:00

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