Cardinals escape multiple jams in victory over Blue Jays

Jack Flaherty and four St. Louis relievers combined on an unconventional three-hitter as the Cardinals defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.

The Cardinals issued 10 walks, hit a batter and threw a run-producing wild pitch, but the Blue Jays stranded 12 runners and went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position.

Flaherty (1-0) walked seven batters and hit another but did not allow a hit in fi