Cardinals pitcher Joe Kelly put together a quality start on Friday, but failed to factor into the decision in a 6-3 loss to the Cubs in extras.

Kelly tossed six scoreless innings before surrendering a run-scoring single to Ryan Sweeney in the seventh inning. He was charged with one unearned run on six hits and no walks while striking out three over six innings pitched.

Kelly has allowed just one earned run over 11 1/3 innings pitched to start the season. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday in Milwaukee.