Former Cardinals first-round pick Nolan Gorman has started at second base in Donovan's absence and performed admirably. In his last seven games, Gorman is slashing .389/.450/.778 with two home runs and five RBIs. He's also raised his batting average this month from .189 to .220.

Sonny Gray allowed five runs in one inning, six overall and provided fewer than five innings as rotation's contribution erodes during rigorous span of games.

Freddy Peralta struck out six over six innings of one-run ball and the Milwaukee Brewers' scraped out just enough against Erick Fedde for a 3-2 victory over the St. Cardinals on Friday night.

Brendan Donovan is out of the Cardinals’ lineup after leaving Tuesday’s game with a toe injury according to the club.

Indeed, it was. The Blue Jays swept the Cardinals, capped by a 5-2 win Wednesday afternoon. It marked the third time the Cardinals have been swept this season and dropped their record to 36-32.

The Royals’ scheduled Wednesday evening game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium was postponed because of inclement weather in St. Louis. The I-70 series will resume Thursday with a split doubleheader. The Royals beat the Cardinals 10-7 in Tuesday’s series opener.

St. Louis Cardinals utilityman Brendan Donovan left Tuesday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with left toe discomfort.