The St. Louis Cardinals secured a 6-4 victory against the Miami Marlins on Monday night, halting the Marlins' losing streak at four games. Miles Mikolas delivered a strong six-inning performance, pitching on just two days rest after a rain-shortened outing against Washington. He allowed three runs on seven hits and expressed satisfaction with his tempo and effectiveness.

Nolan Arenado was the offensive star for St. Louis, driving in four runs. His two-run double in the sixth inning proved crucial, breaking a 3-3 tie and giving the Cardinals the lead. Arenado's recent surge at the plate continued, boasting a .340 average with 14 RBIs over his last 14 games. Dylan Carlson also contributed significantly, driving in two runs and scoring three times.

Manager Oliver Marmol explained his decision to start Mikolas on short rest, highlighting the pitcher's eagerness to take the mound. The win comes on the heels of comments from Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak, who hinted at potential roster changes ahead of the trade deadline.

Despite the win, the Cardinals remain at the bottom of the NL Central, tied with Pittsburgh. For the Marlins, Jesús Sánchez and Bryan De La Cruz each hit solo home runs. Luis Arraez, the league leader in batting average, went 1-for-5, seeing his average slightly dip to .378.

The Cardinals added veteran reliever Ryan Tepera to their roster, while designating Génesis Cabrera for assignment. Tepera made his debut for St. Louis, pitching in the seventh inning. The Marlins are hopeful to activate Edward Cabrera soon, while the Cardinals anticipate the return of Tyler O’Neill, Adam Wainwright, and Ryan Helsley in the near future.

Jordan Montgomery is slated to start for the Cardinals on Tuesday, while the Marlins have yet to announce their starter.