Cardinals, Nationals Split Series With Mixed Results

The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals faced off in a three-game series with mixed results. On Tuesday, the Cardinals secured a 4-2 victory thanks to Brendan Donovan's two-run homer and a solo shot from Lars Nootbaar, while Sonny Gray pitched effectively, allowing two runs over five innings. However, the Nationals bounced back on Wednesday with an 8-2 win, powered by Nathaniel Lowe's three-run home run and additional homers from Amed Rosario and James Wood, with Washington's offense capitalizing on timely hits and strong pitching from Andre Pallante. The Cardinals responded on Thursday with an 8-1 win, as Miles Mikolas delivered a strong start, pitching into the sixth inning and helping the team build a commanding lead highlighted by Willson Contreras's 12th homer. This win gave St. Louis the season series edge over Washington for the first time since 2021. The series showcased notable performances on both sides, with the Cardinals maintaining a solid record and positioning in the NL Central race.