In an exciting 11th inning comeback, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Friday night. Masyn Winn scored the winning run on a passed ball by catcher Riley Adams with Wilson Contreras at the plate. Ryan Helsley earned the win for the Cardinals, while Dylan Floro took the loss for the Nationals. Nolan Arenado had a strong performance with four hits for the Cardinals, while Luis Garcia Jr. had four hits, including a homer, for Washington.
The game was originally dominated by the Nationals, who took a five-run lead early on. However, the Cardinals fought back and tied the game in the ninth inning when Contreras hit a home run off Washington closer Kyle Finnegan. The game went into extra innings, where both teams continued to battle it out. Ultimately, it was Winn’s run in the 11th inning that secured the victory for the Cardinals.
Despite the loss, Washington saw strong performances from Lane Thomas, Jesse Winker, and Luis Garcia Jr. St. Louis starter Sonny Gray struggled, allowing five runs over five innings, while Washington’s Patrick Corbin put in a solid performance, allowing three runs over five innings.
With this win, the Cardinals have now won four of their last five games. The game was filled with exciting moments and highlights, capturing the attention of baseball fans everywhere.
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