Introduction to the Game
The St. Louis Cardinals secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, thanks to Nolan Gorman’s winning run in the seventh inning. This win concluded their three-game series on Sunday night.
The game saw intense moments, with Jordan Walker singled with two outs in the seventh. He stole second and scored when Gorman singled to right field, knocking Shota Imanaga out of the game.
Performance of the Pitchers
Imanaga pitched 6 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts and no walks, giving up three runs on four hits. On the other hand, Sonny Gray threw seven innings to earn the win, allowing two runs on five hits, striking out seven, and walking one.
The Winning Moment
The winning run was scored in the seventh inning when Gorman singled home, lifting the Cardinals to a 3-2 victory. This was after Walker stole second, setting the stage for Gorman’s decisive hit.
Key Moments in the Game
Key Moment
In the fourth inning, Pete Crow-Armstrong singled with one out and stole second for his 30th steal. However, he was picked off by Gray, who threw to shortstop Masyn Winn, preventing a potential scoring opportunity for the Cubs.
Key Stat
The Cardinals have an impressive record in Gray’s home starts, with a 13-2 record in his 16 home starts this season. This is the best home team record for any starting pitcher in MLB this season. Overall, the Cardinals are 18-6 in his 24 starts this season.
Upcoming Games
The Cardinals will face the Rockies on Monday, with RHP Miles Mikolas (6-9, 5.11 ERA) starting. The Cubs will visit Toronto on Tuesday to face RHP José Berríos (8-4, 3.89).
Conclusion
The Cardinals’ victory over the Cubs was a thrilling conclusion to their three-game series. With Gorman’s winning run and impressive performances from the pitchers, the team demonstrated their strength and determination. As the season progresses, the Cardinals will look to build on this momentum and secure more wins.
FAQs
- Who scored the winning run for the Cardinals?
Nolan Gorman scored the winning run in the seventh inning. - What is the Cardinals’ record in Sonny Gray’s home starts?
The Cardinals are 13-2 in Gray’s 16 home starts this season. - Who will the Cardinals face in their next game?
The Cardinals will face the Rockies on Monday, with RHP Miles Mikolas starting. - What is the Cubs’ next game?
The Cubs will visit Toronto on Tuesday to face RHP José Berríos.
