Game result and context
San Francisco Giants defeat St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 in 2026 regular season matchup
Trailing by five runs entering the bottom of the eighth inning, the San Francisco Giants scored six times to secure a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on September 9, 2026.
Final result
The San Francisco Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals with a final score of 7-6. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
How the game changed
The Cardinals held a 6-1 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, bolstered by a three-run home run from Leo Bernal in the third. The Giants' offense surged in the eighth, plating six runs to take a 7-6 lead. The Cardinals were unable to respond in the top of the ninth, securing the comeback win for San Francisco.
Key performances
Bryce Eldridge led the Giants' offense, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Jung Hoo Lee contributed two hits and two RBIs, while Jonah Cox added an RBI. For the Cardinals, Leo Bernal finished with one hit and three RBIs, including his third-inning home run. Nolan Gorman also recorded two hits and one RBI for St. Louis. On the mound, Cardinals starter Andre Pallante pitched 5.0 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out four batters.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the St. Louis Cardinals hold a record of 72-75, placing them fourth in their division. They remain 18.5 games back in the division and 6.5 games back in the wild-card race, with a wild-card elimination number of 8. The San Francisco Giants move to 62-85 on the season. They sit fourth in their division, 27.0 games back, and have been eliminated from playoff contention.