Game result and context
Colorado Rockies defeat St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 in 2026 regular season game
The Colorado Rockies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7, fueled by a six-run fifth inning and a four-run seventh inning. The Cardinals fall to 71-72, while the Rockies improve to 55-87.
Final result
The Colorado Rockies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on September 5, 2026. The game lasted nine innings, with the Rockies scoring 10 runs on the strength of a productive middle-inning offensive surge. The Cardinals, who finished with two home runs, were unable to overcome the deficit despite a late rally in the ninth inning.
How the game changed
The game turned in the bottom of the fifth inning when the Rockies scored six runs to take control of the contest. After trailing early, the Rockies' offense capitalized on opportunities to build a lead. They extended that advantage with four additional runs in the seventh inning, providing enough cushion to withstand a two-run effort by the Cardinals in the top of the ninth.
Key performances
For the St. Louis Cardinals, Iván Herrera recorded two hits, including a home run, and drove in three runs. Joshua Báez also contributed with two hits, a home run, and one RBI. On the mound for the Colorado Rockies, Mason Adams pitched 4.2 innings, striking out seven batters while allowing three earned runs. Offensively for Colorado, Hunter Goodman drove in two runs, while Adael Amador and Cole Carrigg each contributed two hits and one RBI.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the St. Louis Cardinals hold a 71-72 record, placing them third in their division and 17.5 games back. They remain in the hunt for a wild-card spot, sitting 4.0 games back with an elimination number of 16. The Colorado Rockies move to 55-87 on the season, remaining in fifth place in their division. The Rockies have been eliminated from division contention and hold a wild-card elimination number of 1.