'He painted the corners': Jimmy Crooks on his view of Dustin May's Cardinals 1-hitter

Dustin May delivered a complete game one-hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Padres on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Busch Stadium. Following the series-opening victory, manager Oliver Marmol, pitcher Dustin May, and catcher Jimmy Crooks shared their reactions with the media. Jimmy Crooks specifically highlighted May's precision during the game, noting that the pitcher painted the corners to secure the dominant performance and the win for the Cardinals team.