Saint Louis Cardinals

Final: Cardinals 5, Tigers 3

What a bounce-back win in Detroit tonight.

After falling behind early on a Kerry Carpenter 2-run homer, the Cardinals stayed patient and flipped the game in one big moment — a 4-run 5th inning that completely changed the momentum.

The biggest swing? Iván Herrera coming through clutch with a 2-run single that gave St. Louis the lead for good.

The offense didn’t need a ton of hits — just timely ones. The Cardinals finished with 6 hits and 5 runs, getting production across the lineup with contributions from Nolan Gorman, Pedro Pagés, and Victor Scott II, all driving in runs.

On the mound, Kyle Leahy set the tone, going 5 innings and allowing just 2 runs, keeping things under control after that early deficit. The bullpen did the rest, locking it down late and shutting the door in the 9th to secure the win.

Detroit had their chances, but left runners stranded and couldn’t capitalize late, finishing with 6 hits and 3 runs despite Carpenter staying hot at the plate.

After dropping the first two in the series, the Cardinals showed fight and salvaged the finale in a gritty road win.

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FINAL: St. Louis Cardinals 2 — New York Mets 1

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In a tightly contested pitching duel, the Cardinals edged out the Mets 2–1 in a game where runs were hard to come by and every play mattered.

The game stayed scoreless through the first five innings as both starting pitchers dominated on the mound, keeping hitters off balance and limiting scoring opportunities.

The Mets were able to break through first, but St. Louis responded late with timely hitting to take the lead and secure the win.

Game Stats:
• Cardinals: 2 Runs, 5 Hits, 2 Errors
• Mets: 1 Run, 5 Hits, 0 Errors

Key Performances:

• Cardinals pitching staff held the Mets to just 1 run on 5 hits
• Clutch late-game hitting powered St. Louis to the win

• Strong defensive effort despite a couple miscues

Game Takeaway:

This one was all about pitching and patience. The Cardinals capitalized when it mattered most, while the Mets couldn’t find that one big hit late.

Another gritty win for St. Louis as they continue to build momentum early in the season.

FINAL: Cardinals 3 – Mets 0

St. Louis gets it DONE with a shutout win at Busch Stadium

Game Breakdown:

• Cardinals put up 2 runs in the 3rd and added 1 more in the 7th

• Mets offense was completely shut down — 0 runs on just 3 hits

• Cardinals pitching dominated all game long

By the Numbers:

• Cardinals: 3 Runs | 6 Hits | 0 Errors

• Mets: 0 Runs | 3 Hits | 0 Errors

This one was all about pitching and timely hitting — St. Louis stayed patient and capitalized when it mattered most.

Absolute shutout performance from the mound.

FINAL: New York Mets 4 — St. Louis Cardinals 2

The Cardinals fall at home tonight at Busch Stadium, dropping a 4-2 game to the Mets.

St. Louis actually struck first, getting on the board in the 1st inning, but the offense couldn’t build on it. The Mets answered and slowly took control, scoring in the 5th and breaking things open with a 2-run 6th inning.

The Cardinals managed just 5 hits on the night compared to 10 from New York, and couldn’t capitalize in key moments. Another run came across in the 6th, but that’s all the offense could produce.

Game Breakdown:
Mets: 4 runs, 10 hits, 0 errors
Cardinals: 2 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors

Big inning: Mets’ 2-run 6th made the difference Cardinals left opportunities on the table throughout the game

St. Louis drops to 2-2, while New York improves to 3-1 on the season.
Back at it next game time to bounce back.

FINAL: Tampa Bay Rays 11, St. Louis Cardinals 7

Tough day at Busch Stadium as the Cardinals fall to the Rays in a high-scoring matchup.

Tampa Bay’s offense was rolling all game long, putting up 11 runs on 17 hits and taking control early. The Rays plated runs in multiple innings and never let St. Louis fully close the gap.

The Cardinals answered with 7 runs on 11 hits, showing some fight at the plate, including a strong middle-inning push but couldn’t keep up with Tampa Bay’s consistent offense.

Game Breakdown: • Rays exploded offensively with 17 total hits

• Big innings in the 2nd, 4th, and late game sealed it for Tampa Bay

• Cardinals scored in bursts but couldn’t string together enough stops defensively

• St. Louis finished with solid hitting but left key opportunities on base

Final Stats: • Rays: 11 runs, 17 hits, 1 error

• Cardinals: 7 runs, 11 hits, 0 errors

Not the result we wanted, but plenty of offense to build on. Time to bounce back next game.

WALK-OFF MAGIC IN ST. LOUIS!

What a game at Busch Stadium today!!

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a thrilling 6-5 extra-inning win over the Tampa Bay Rays in absolute heart-stopping fashion.

JJ Wetherholt was the hero, delivering a clutch 2-RBI walk-off single in the 10th inning to seal the win!

This one had everything…

A dominant start from Michael McGreevy, who threw 6 hitless innings

A late Rays comeback that tied it in the 9th

And then… a walk-off finish that sent the crowd into a frenzy

After the Rays briefly took the lead in the 10th, the Cards answered right back setting the stage for Wetherholt’s hero moment and capping off an unforgettable night.

That’s grit.
That’s fight.
That’s CARDINALS BASEBALL.

The St. Louis Battlehawks get the W today 16-10 over D.C.

“Eight Runs That Shook Busch Stadium”

Under the bright lights of Opening Day at Busch Stadium, it started like a celebration… and quickly turned into a gut punch for the home crowd.

The St. Louis Cardinals came out sharp. Early energy, a big moment from rookie JJ Wetherholt—who launched a home run in his MLB debut had the stadium buzzing. For a while, it felt like the Cardinals were in control.

But baseball has a way of flipping the script.

By the sixth inning, the Tampa Bay Rays stormed back—and then some.

Hit after hit piled up. A two-run single here, a sacrifice fly there, and suddenly the scoreboard told a different story: 7–1 Rays.

The crowd went quiet. Opening Day magic? It looked like it belonged to Tampa Bay.

Then came the bottom half of that same inning.

What happened next felt less like a rally and more like an avalanche.

The Cardinals refused to fold. One batter reached. Then another. Line drives turned into runs. The Rays’ bullpen unraveled as St. Louis stacked hit after hit—five straight at one point—pulling within striking distance.

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Sacrifice flies tied it.

The stadium came back to life.
And then—Alec Burleson stepped in.
With one swing, everything changed.

A towering two-run homer blasted into the St. Louis night, flipping the game completely. From down six runs to suddenly ahead, 9–7 Cardinals.

Busch Stadium erupted.

From there, it was about holding on.

The bullpen locked it down, surviving a tense ninth inning with the tying runs threatening. But the Cardinals didn’t blink.

When the final out landed, the comeback was complete.

Final: Cardinals 9, Rays 7

What started as a near-collapse became one of the most electric Opening Day comebacks in recent memory—a game where one inning rewrote everything.

Eight runs. One swing. A season that began with belief.

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of one of our own. 💔

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gary Blaylock Sr a great man, a Major League Baseball player and coach, and a proud son of the Bootheel.

Gary passed away peacefully at his home in Clarkton on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the remarkable age of 94 years, 3 months, and 27 days.

His life was one marked by dedication, discipline, and a love for the game that carried him far beyond our small corner of the world, yet he never forgot where he came from.

Gary’s legacy reaches well beyond baseball. He was a husband, father, mentor, and friend whose impact will be felt for generations.

He represented the Bootheel with pride, humility, and integrity, showing what was possible with hard work and heart.

📍 Visitation:
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM Landess Funeral Home – Malden

📍 Funeral Service:
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 2:00 PM

Officiated by Rev. Aulden LeBlanc

⚾ Interment:
Oak Grove Cemetery – Clarkton

We extend our deepest condolences to the Blaylock family and all who loved him.

The Bootheel has lost a legend, but his story, his example, and his spirit will live on forever.

🕊️ Rest easy, Gary. You’ve earned it. 🕊️

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