José Fermín's Double and Walk Not Enough in Cardinals' Loss

In the Cardinals' narrow 1-0 defeat to the Pirates, Fermín contributed with a double and a walk, reaching base twice in three plate appearances. His current season on-base percentage stands at .714, highlighting his ability to get on base efficiently in limited action.

Despite the loss, Fermín's season batting average of .667 and a slugging percentage of .833 over four games show promise for his offensive output. In the last three games, he has maintained an impressive .600 average, indicating he is seeing the ball well and making the most of his opportunities.