Pujols hits 3-run HR, Cards overcome absences, beat Jays 6-1
The likely Hall of Famer singled in the second inning, doubled in the fourth, and homered in the fifth to surpass Rogers Hornsby for fourth on the Cardinals' all-time hits list. Pujols has a total of 2,112 hits for St. Louis.
Adam Wainwright was dominant for St. Louis, striking out eight and allowing five hits over seven innings of one-run ball. Relievers Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley combined for two scoreless innings.Kevin Gausman struck out six but gave up eight hits and a walk for five runs over 4 2/3 innings. Trevor Richards, Jeremy Beasley, Anthony Banda, and David Phelps came on in relief, with Richards allowing a run.
Carlson opened the scoring in the third inning, bouncing a double into deep right-centre field. His hit drove Gorman across home plate for a 1-0 St. Louis lead. Bichette chipped away at the Cardinals' lead in the bottom of the inning with a single bringing home Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The burly slugger had put himself in scoring position by stealing second base, his first of the season and only his second attempt.Gorman led off the fifth inning with a solo home run, launching the ball 412 feet to re-establish the Cardinals' two-run lead.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cardinals vs Blue Jays Picks and Predictions: Limited Cards Won't Keep PaceDon’t look now but the Toronto Blue Jays bats are doing their thing once again and could pose a big problem for the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of their…
Read more »
Cardinals vs Blue Jays Picks and Predictions: Limited Cards Won't Keep PaceDon’t look now but the Toronto Blue Jays bats are doing their thing once again and could pose a big problem for the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of their…
Read more »
Cardinals vs Blue Jays Picks and Predictions: Limited Cards Won't Keep PaceDon’t look now but the Toronto Blue Jays bats are doing their thing once again and could pose a big problem for the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of their…
Read more »
George Springer Grand Slam Lifts Blue Jays over the CardinalsThe Blue Jays continue their roaring start to the second half with a 10-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, who were shorthanded because their star players refused the COVID vaccine, which has been proven to be safe and effective.
Read more »