The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-1 in their season finale, led by Brendan Donovan's homer and RBI single, and Alec Burleson's three RBIs. Rookie pitcher Michael McGreevy earned his third win with eight solid innings. Hayden Birdsong had a notable performance for the Giants with 11 strikeouts. The Giants finished the season 80-82 under manager Bob Melvin, while the Cardinals ended 83-79, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Matt Chapman and Mike Yastrzemski received warm ovations upon their exits, reflecting their contributions to the team. The Cardinals' win was a positive end to a challenging season, while the Giants continue to seek stability for the next season.