In a thrilling matchup at Petco Park, the San Diego Padres jumped to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first three innings, highlighted by a powerful home run from Merrill. However, the St. Louis Cardinals found their rhythm as the game progressed, fueled by Pages’ impressive three-run homer and an RBI double from Winn that helped propel them to an 8-5 victory.
After a tough start where the Cardinals trailed 4-0, they began to capitalize on offensive opportunities. Gorman’s single brought in the first run for the Cardinals in the fourth inning, igniting the team. Pages then drove a spectacular three-run homer into the upper deck, leveling the game and shifting the momentum.
McGreevy, who started on the mound for the Cardinals, settled into a groove after the shaky start, managing to effectively utilize his breaking ball and change-up, leading to three scoreless innings. The Cardinals continued to build their lead, scoring four more runs, with Winn’s pivotal two-RBI double assisting their cause.
Leahy contributed a strong performance from the bullpen with 1.2 innings of shutout relief, while Romero allowed just one run in the ninth, securing the save and finalizing the Cardinals’ 8-5 win.
In pre-game notes, the atmosphere at the sold-out Petco Park was electric, especially with the activation of Nootbar and lineup changes, including McGreevy on the mound for the Cardinals. Mathews’ successful outing at AAA added to the positive pre-game vibes.
This win marks a significant moment for the Cardinals, showcasing their ability to come back from a deficit and find their offensive stride, which may bode well for future games as they seek to maintain momentum moving forward.