The St. Louis Cardinals' disappointing season may have hit a low point with Wednesday's stunning loss to the San Francisco Giants.

But the Cardinals' two biggest stars both emphasized their support for embattled manager Oliver Marmol, who has come under fire amid St. Louis' latest swoon.

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt, last year's National League MVP, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that his confidence in Marmol is "as high as it's ever been."