Andre Pallante's 7 scoreless innings led the Cardinals to a 7-1 win over the Marlins on July 28, 2025. See how his gem and Masyn Winn's big hit sealed it.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you think you've seen it all, Andre Pallante goes out and delivers a performance for the ages. The Cardinals right-hander was simply untouchable Monday night, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning and baffling the Miami Marlins for seven scoreless frames. His dominance set the stage for a late-game offensive explosion, capped by a Masyn Winn three-run double, as the Cardinals cruised to a 7-1 victory.
Seven scoreless innings, one hit, four strikeouts. Andre Pallante didn't just win a game; he made a statement.
From the very first pitch, Andre Pallante was in complete control. He retired the first 10 Marlins he faced, mixing his pitches with precision and command. It was the kind of shutdown performance that energizes a clubhouse and gives the bullpen a much-needed breather. Allowing just a single hit and one walk over seven innings, Pallante gave the Cardinals exactly the kind of ace-level start they need to make a serious push in the second half. Steven Matz and Matt Svanson came in to close the door, but the night belonged to Pallante.
While Pallante kept the Marlins off the board, the Cardinals' offense was locked in a duel of its own. That all changed in the seventh. The rally started, fittingly, with a solo shot from the red-hot Alec Burleson, his 14th of the year and second in as many games. But the big blow came from Masyn Winn, who stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and ripped a double down the line, clearing the bases and breaking the game wide open. A Jordan Walker RBI double added to the five-run frame, showcasing the lineup's ability to strike quickly and decisively.
Pallante's gem on the main stage was perfectly timed with some good news from the farm. MLB Pipeline's updated Top 30 Prospects list for the Cardinals showed a significant boost in pitching depth. With top arms like Quinn Mathews and Tekoah Roby on the IL, the emergence of risers like Ixan Henderson, Brycen Mautz, and Andre Granillo is a welcome sight. It’s a crucial development for the organization's future and a reminder that while the big league club is winning now, reinforcements are developing in the system.
With the win pushing them to 55-53, the Cardinals look to build on this momentum tomorrow night. All-Star Sonny Gray gets the ball, facing off against Miami's Sandy Alcantara in what promises to be a compelling pitching matchup. Another strong performance could secure a series win and help the Cards gain more ground in a tight NL Central race. The pieces are coming together at the right time.
