Shelby Miller not sharp in final pre-ASB start

Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller struggled a bit with his control Wednesday against the Astros, as he settled for a no-decision in his final start before the All-Star break.

Miller allowed three runs on five hits in five innings, and he had some trouble throwing strikes. He walked five and struck out five, while throwing 56 of 94 pitches for strikes. Miller allowed two runs in the second inning and one more in the fifth, when his outing came to an end.

Miller exited the game in line for the loss, which would have been his seventh of the season, after allowing three runs in five innings. But the St. Louis offense bailed him out shortly after he left the game. The Cardinals won, 5-4.

Miller is set to get some extra time off after the All-Star break, as he will not start until the fourth game. Miller is set to take the mound July 23 against the Phillies.