Scott Jagow and Tom Ackerman dive into the St. Louis Cardinals' recent doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. They discuss the team's pitching struggles, including Ollie Marmol's decisions to pull Kyle Gibson and trust Ryan Fernandez in high-leverage situations. Despite Sonny Gray striking out 10 but giving up five home runs, and Nolan Gorman's early lead-providing homer, the Cardinals split the doubleheader. The hosts debate the Cardinals' needs at the trade deadline, focusing on adding a starting pitcher and right-handed power bats. Ackerman emphasizes the importance of big-time players like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt stepping up offensively. 

<p>Scott Jagow and Tom Ackerman dive into the St. Louis Cardinals' recent doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. They discuss the team's pitching struggles, including Ollie Marmol's decisions to pull Kyle Gibson and trust Ryan Fernandez in high-leverage situations. Despite Sonny Gray striking out 10 but giving up five home runs, and Nolan Gorman's early lead-providing homer, the Cardinals split the doubleheader. The hosts debate the Cardinals' needs at the trade deadline, focusing on adding a starting pitcher and right-handed power bats. Ackerman emphasizes the importance of big-time players like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt stepping up offensively. </p>

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