Nolan Arenado hit a bases-loaded triple in St. Louis’ four-run sixth inning, Miles Mikolas pitched six strong innings and the Cardinals held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, May 23, 2025, in St.

The Arizona Diamondbacks look to bounce back in a three-game series at the St. Louis Cardinals on May 23-25, 2025.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras will miss Friday night’s game against Arizona due to back spasms.

Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen is trying to get back on track. Against the Rockies on May 17, Gallen was tagged for six earned runs in five innings.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Corbin Franklin Carroll on Friday, May 23, 2025, as the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Diamondbacks let a very good Corbin Burnes start go to waste with a loss to the Dodgers, dropping a series they had opportunities to win.

Starting pitcher Andre Pallante allowed three runs and four hits and four walks in 5 2/3 innings for his first loss at home since Sept. 10, 2024.