ST. LOUIS — When the Cardinals have talked and talked and talked some more about the potential length of their lineup — and how that will help them maintain a top offense without thunderous power — they sometimes extend that definition to reach the bench.
That’s where the rally began Tuesday.
Edmundo Sosa, back in the lineup after going two weeks between starts, keyed a four-run fifth inning to reel in the Marlins and overtake them. Sosa’s triple drove in the first run in a burst that carried the Cardinals to a 5-3 victory at Busch Stadium. Dylan Carlson drove in two runs and added a ground-rule double in the fifth inning to give the Cardinals a lead they would not relinquish.
