Eflin (1-0) allowed two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out six in seven-plus innings to earn the win against the Cardinals on Friday.
Eflin didn't have much trouble getting through the first seven innings Friday, but he gave up a leadoff double to Dylan Carlson in the eighth before Justin Williams ended the shutout with a home run to left field. However, the right-hander still picked up his first win of the year and has recorded a 3.15 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 20 innings. He'll attempt to remain effective at home against the Giants on Wednesday.