Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals

Andre Pallante was up for the challenge. The right-hander has pitched at an All-Star level for the last month. On Tuesday, he got an opportunity to duel with an actual All-Star opposite Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez. Pallante matched the two-time All-Star out for out and scoreless frame for scoreless frame in the Cardinals’ 2-0 win at Busch Stadium. “I don't know who's throwing for the other team,” Pallante said. “I'm focused on their lineup, and that doesn't affect what I'm trying to do on the mound. Whatever the situation is, I'm trying to get the batter in front of me out, and I develop a game plan for that, and I attack that game plan to the best of my ability. Regardless of the situation, we could be down by 10, up by 10, whatever it is. That's the mindset.” Pallante threw six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and three walks to go along with two strikeouts. Pallante’s effort matched Sánchez’s six scoreless innings, in which he struck out seven and allowed four hits as well. Pallante got stronger as the game went on, though.