Cardinals Beat The Rockies Friday

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Jack Flaherty used the first day of Players’ Weekend to honor his friend Tyler Skaggs, the Angels pitcher who died in early July.

One of nine Major Leaguers who paid tribute to Skaggs, the Cardinals starter wore “LOVE YOU TY” on the back of his jersey and had shoes designed as a tribute to Skaggs. The Angels’ logo and halo, No. 45 and the phrase “bring the spark” were drawn on the shoes.

Flaherty represented Skaggs the way he wanted to by being the spark in Friday’s 8-3 win over the Rockies.

With The Cardinals win and a loss by the Cubs, the Cardinals are now in sole possession of first place in the NL Central by a half game.