In a much-needed redemption game, the St. Louis Cardinals overcame their disappointing loss on Tuesday to defeat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon. Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar emerged as a key player, delivering a pivotal two-run double in the eighth inning that propelled his team to victory.
Despite the Diamondbacks taking an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, the Cardinals’ pitching staff, led by Kyle Gibson, executed a remarkable turnaround. Gibson pitched a solid six innings, allowing only one run on five hits while striking out six batters. His stellar performance was followed by impressive relief efforts from JoJo Romero, Andrew Kittredge, and Ryan Helsley, who collectively secured three scoreless innings for St. Louis.
On the other side of the field, Arizona’s starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery also delivered a strong performance, pitching seven innings and allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits. However, the Diamondbacks’ offense failed to provide adequate support, leaving seven runners on base and failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
The Cardinals regained the lead in the sixth inning with a series of well-executed hits from Brendan Donovan, Willson Contreras, and Nolan Arenado. A wild pitch from Montgomery brought in the second run, giving the Cardinals a 2-1 advantage. The lead was further extended in the seventh inning when Masyn Winn reached base on an error and scored on Nolan Gorman’s hit-and-run single.
The Cardinals sealed their victory in the eighth inning with a two-run double from Nootbaar, driving in Arenado and Goldschmidt. The final score of 5-1 marked a significant improvement over their previous outing, providing a much-needed morale boost for the Cardinals as they continue their season.
