Gray proving to be ace Cards need with 7 scoreless frames 1:53 AM EDT John Denton John Denton https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/news/sonny-gray-throws-seven-scoreless-innings-vs-white-sox His seven scoreless innings Friday lowered his season ERA to a stunning 0.89, making him the first Cardinals player with 3-plus wins, 30 or more innings pitched, and a sub-1.00 ERA in his first five starts of the season since Al Jackson in 1966. On this night, Gray allowed just three hits and a walk while striking out six White Sox en route to improving his record to 4-1.