Cardinals send Marlins to ninth straight loss to open season
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Steven Matz threw five scoreless innings as the host St. Louis Cardinals defeated the winless Miami Marlins 3-1 Saturday. The Cardinals won for the fourth time in five games while the injury-depleted Marlins fell to 0-9. Matz (1-0) allowed four hits and a walk while striking out three batters. Ryan Helsley closed out the game to earn his third save. Marlins starting pitcher T