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Fill-ins contributing in a big way while they can
- Updated: July 30, 2016
MIAMI — A week from now, if the Cardinals do indeed clear the disabled list of Matt Carpenter, Brandon Moss and Jhonny Peralta, there will be other roles fading and some altogether erased.
Among those expected to be affected are Jeremy Hazelbaker, Tommy Pham and Kolten Wong, a trio that looked entirely undeterred by the prospect of shrinking playing time as they keyed the Cardinals’ 11-6 victory over the Marlins on Friday. All three reached base three times apiece, finishing a collective 6-for-11 with seven RBIs and seven runs scored.
“That’s the name of the game,” said Hazelbaker, who ignited the offense with a second-inning homer off Jose Urena. “For a guy who is just trying to come up and make a name for himself in the big leagues, that’s what I have to do, is take advantage of every opportunity that’s given to me.”
A night earlier, Hazelbaker played a critical role in helping the Cardinals to a one-run win by reaching base three times in a cameo as a leadoff hitter. His return to the big league club on July 18 coincided with Peralta’s move to the DL.
“If somebody does go down — and we never want that to happen — but someone else does have to step up,” manager Mike Matheny …
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