PHILADELPHIA – Masyn Winn’s impressive homer in the seventh inning propelled the St. Louis Cardinals to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, marking the team’s ninth consecutive win.
Alongside Winn’s game-winning hit, Ivan Herrera also contributed significantly with a home run, while Lars Nootbaar showcased his skills with two hits, part of the Cardinals’ total of five hits for the game.
The contest was tightly contested, tied at 2 until Winn’s two-out drive to left-center off pitcher Matt Strahm (1-2) shifted the momentum in favor of St. Louis.
Kyle Leahy (1-0) was instrumental in the win, delivering 2 1/3 scoreless innings. JoJo Romero skillfully navigated a challenging situation in the eighth inning, and Ryan Helsley secured the victory with a clean 1-2-3 ninth, marking his eighth save of the season.
The scoring began in the fourth inning when the Cardinals took the lead following a series of strategic plays, starting with a walk to Nolan Arenado. After advancing to third on a wild pitch, he managed to score when Pedro Pagés executed a fielder’s choice. Although Arenado was initially ruled out on a previous play, the Cardinals successfully overturned the call through video review.
The Phillies responded quickly, with J.T. Realmuto’s double leading to a run when Arenado misplayed an infield single. Herrera then added another run for the Cardinals with his fifth homer in the sixth, which was subsequently countered by Realmuto driving in Kyle Schwarber in the bottom half of that inning.
A pivotal moment occurred when Romero replaced Leahy in the eighth with runners on first and second. He effectively closed the inning by retiring Bryson Stott with a flyout to left field, preserving the Cardinals’ lead.
Notably, Kyle Schwarber extended his on-base streak to 47 games with a leadoff single in the sixth, demonstrating his consistent offensive presence for the Phillies.
Looking ahead, Sonny Gray (4-1, 3.50 ERA) will take the mound for the Cardinals on Tuesday night, facing off against Jesus Luzardo (3-0, 2.11 ERA) for the Phillies.
This victory not only underscores the Cardinals’ strong performance but also highlights their resilience and teamwork as they strive for continued success in the season.