Cardinals Snap Losing Streak with Victory Over Dodgers
- St. Louis Cardinals defeated Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 to end a five-game losing streak.
- Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, and Nolan Arenado hit home runs during the game.
- The victory brought relief to Cardinals fans and players alike.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals ended their five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. Key contributions came from Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, and Nolan Arenado, who each hit home runs. Starting pitcher Andre Pallante delivered a strong performance, allowing just two runs on four hits over seven innings. JoJo Romero and Ryan Helsley closed out the game, with Helsley earning his major league-leading 38th save. Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani broke out of a recent slump, going 2 for 3 with a home run and two stolen bases. This marked a significant improvement for Ohtani, who had struggled in his previous ten games, hitting only .144. Bobby Miller, recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, struggled on the mound for the Dodgers, giving up four runs on eight hits in just 4 2/3 innings. Winn's home run in the fifth inning restored the Cardinals' two-run lead after Ohtani had narrowed the gap with his own homer. Burleson had previously put St. Louis ahead in the third inning with his team-leading 21st home run, while Arenado added insurance with a homer in the eighth. In roster news, the Dodgers activated Ryan Brasier from the injured list and recalled Miller, while optioning Michael Grove and Justin Wrobleski. The Cardinals are monitoring the recovery of Lance Lynn and Michael Siani, with both players making progress. The teams are set for a rematch on Sunday, featuring Clayton Kershaw against Pallante.