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A strike away: Mikolas just short of no-hitter for Cardinals
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Steven Matz looking to improve with men on base as Mets need more innings from southpaw – New York Daily News
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Matz pitches six strong innings as Cardinals stop Cubs' eight-game win streak with 3-0 victory
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Cardinals Steven Matz's quest for win continues after Reds bedevil lefty for 11 hits
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Luis Severino's at-bats strike fear in Aaron Boone - Newsday
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A strike away: Mikolas just short of no-hitter in Cardinals' 9-1 win over Bucs Midwest News - Bally Sports
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Pujols hits 2 HRs, Molina pitches, Matz hurt, Cards blast Bucs, 18-4, Sports
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