Grichuk, DeJong homer to lead Cardinals past Braves
Randal Grichuk and Paul DeJong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals stretched their winning streak to eight games with a 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
5
St. Louis Cardinals
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| STL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W 3-2 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | L 3-5 | MLB |
| 10/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W 6-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-6
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
F. Freeman singled to right, Swanson and Santana scored, Phillips to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-6
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Advancing On Play 4-6
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
DeJong homered to center (405 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Phillips homered to left center (387 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Pham singled to center, C. Martínez scored, Carpenter to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
C. Martínez singled to center, Grichuk scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Garcia grounded out to second, Wong scored, Grichuk to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Grichuk homered to center (412 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 5-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Markakis struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-6
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 5-6
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 5-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 5-6
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Play Result 5-6
F. Freeman stole second.
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Stolen Base 5-6
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Strike Looking 5-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-6
Markakis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
F. Freeman singled to right, Swanson and Santana scored, Phillips to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-6
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Advancing On Play 5-6
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Advancing On Play 4-6
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Single 3-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 3-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-6
F. Freeman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Phillips walked, Swanson to third, Santana to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-6
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Advancing On Force 3-6
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 7: ball 4
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-6
Phillips batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Inciarte struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Head to Head
STL wins series 2-1
Injuries
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSTL
Matt Carpenter1B13
Tommy PhamLF28
Paul DeJongSS18
Dexter FowlerCF25
Yadier MolinaC4
Kolten Wong2B16
Randal GrichukRF34
Greg Garcia3B4
Carlos MartinezP18
Substitutes
Luke VoitPH99
Tyler LyonsP58
Jose MartinezPH16
Trevor RosenthalP40
ATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Brandon Phillips3B0
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Kurt SuzukiC24
Matt AdamsLF18
Ozzie Albies2B1
Dansby SwansonSS7
Lucas SimsP39
Substitutes
Max FriedP54
Sam FreemanP77
Lane AdamsPH57
Jose RamirezP52
Danny SantanaLF22
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