Goldschmidt's Walk-Off Homer Lifts Cardinals

Paul Goldschmidt delivered a walk-off homer in the ninth inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, snapping a three-game losing streak. This was Goldschmidt's 16th home run of the season and marked his eighth career walk-off blast. The Cardinals initially took a lead with home runs from Willson Contreras and Goldschmidt, but the Nationals responded to tie the game multiple times before Goldschmidt's decisive hit. Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas allowed three runs over six innings, while reliever Ryan Helsley secured the win. Goldschmidt's recent performance shows a surge in power, as he has hit five home runs in July, reflecting a potential turnaround in his season. Despite some struggles earlier in the season, his ability to hit for power remains a key asset for the Cardinals.