Lynn (4-3) allowed only one run on three hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings but had to settle for a no-decision in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Reds.
He was lifted for a pinch hitter after throwing only 78 pitches (47 strikes) with the Cards ahead 3-1, and while it's good to see the club keep an eye on Lynn's workload in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, manager Mike Matheny may be second-guessing himself after watching his bullpen implode after Lynn left the game. The right-hander will get an extra day of rest before taking the mound Tuesday at home against the Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader.