Game result and context
St. Louis Cardinals defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 13-8 in 2026 regular season matchup
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-8, fueled by a five-home run performance that kept the Cardinals in the wild-card hunt.
Final result
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers with a final score of 13-8. The Cardinals improved their record to 69-70, while the Dodgers fell to 82-56.
The scoring began in the second inning and remained active throughout the contest, with the Cardinals scoring in six of the nine innings played.
How the game changed
St. Louis established an early lead by scoring two runs in the second inning, including solo home runs from Ramón Urías and Thomas Saggese. The Cardinals extended their advantage in the third inning with five runs, effectively distancing themselves from the Dodgers early in the game.
The Cardinals maintained their momentum by adding two runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, one in the seventh, and two in the eighth. Despite a three-run rally by the Dodgers in the bottom of the ninth, the deficit proved too large to overcome.
Key performances
Thomas Saggese led the Cardinals' offensive effort, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBIs. Jordan Walker contributed significantly with a 3-for-5 performance, including a home run and two RBIs.
Additional home runs for St. Louis were provided by Joshua Báez and Ramón Urías. Leo Bernal also added two RBIs for the Cardinals.
For the Dodgers, Mookie Betts recorded two hits and drove in four runs in a losing effort.
Season and playoff context
With this win, the St. Louis Cardinals hold a 69-70 record, placing them third in their division and 4.0 games back in the wild-card race. They currently face a wild-card elimination number of 20.
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain in first place in their division with an 82-56 record. They hold a magic number of 15 to clinch their division title.