Cardinals Announce Nolan Arenado News Before Dodgers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sonny Gray and the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 on Friday night to open a three-game series at Busch Stadium. In fact, they put L.A. on the wrong side of MLB history dating back 10 years.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-26) have battled other teams and the injury bug on their way to first place this season. Their pitching staff is especially hurt, including two-way star Shohei Ohtani (elbow/shoulder). The three-time MVP is playing every day as a designated hitter, but he likely won't pitch until after the All-Star break, via MLB .com.