Cardinals Fall to Padres in Series Opener Due to Gibson's Command Issues
Kyle Gibson's struggles with control lead to a 7-4 loss, marking the Cardinals' ninth series-opening defeat at home out of the last ten.
- Kyle Gibson allowed seven runs on five hits and four walks over 4 1/3 innings.
- Three of Gibson's four walks resulted in runs for the Padres.
- The Cardinals managed 11 hits but could not overcome the early deficit.
- Manny Machado's two-run homer in the first inning set the tone for the Padres.
- Cardinals relief pitchers held the Padres scoreless for the remainder of the game.
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