Cardinals Extend Winning Streak to Eight Over Nationals in DC

The St. Louis Cardinals extended their winning streak to eight games with a dominant sweep of the Washington Nationals over the weekend, outscoring them 20-3. Key performances included strong pitching by Andre Pallante, who threw 7 1/3 scoreless innings on Saturday, and Miles Mikolas, who allowed just one run over 5 1/3 innings on Sunday. Offensive highlights featured home runs from Lars Nootbaar, Nolan Arenado, and Willson Contreras, with Nootbaar and Contreras each hitting their sixth homers of the season. The Cardinals' bullpen contributed with scoreless innings, securing the wins despite late Nationals rallies, including a two-run homer by Dylan Crews. Manager Oliver Marmol praised the pitching staff's execution and credited the catchers and game plans for the team's success. This streak marks the Cardinals' longest since August 2022, showcasing their ability to win both close and decisive games against a struggling Nationals team.