31 Lance Lynn, SP

Cardinals starter Lance Lynn was hit hard again but managed to get his ninth win Saturday night against the Marlins. Lynn (9-1) allowed a season-high seven runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out six in five innings of a 13-7 win.

Lynn, who is second in the NL in wins, has surrendered 11 runs over his last two starts (11 innings). He is scheduled to next start Thursday at home against the Cubs. He is 5-0 with a 2.54 ERA in seven starts at home.

Cardinals starter Lance Lynn endured a rough outing but escaped with a no-decision Sunday night against the Reds.

Lynn allowed two runs in the first and a two-run double to Jay Bruce in the fifth for his only damage of the night. He gave up four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six in six innings pitched in an 11-4 win in extras.

Lynn has allowed two runs or more in three of his last five starts. He has a 3.19 ERA with 28 strikeouts and eight walks over that span. He is expected to make his next start Saturday at Miami. He is 3-1 with a 3.60 ERA in six starts away from home.