Cardinals Defeat Dodgers 5-3 Despite Ohtani's 1,000th Hit

The Lamar Cardinals football team, led by coach Pete Rossomando, aims for a historic third consecutive winning season, a feat not achieved since 1967, as they continue building on their recent success in the Southland Conference. Meanwhile, in Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3, rallying late in the game with a key single by Jordan Walker and a go-ahead run scored on a Dodgers throwing error. Despite Shohei Ohtani's dominant pitching performance over four innings and hitting his 1,000th career hit with a home run, the Dodgers bullpen faltered late, and defensive lapses cost them the game. The Cardinals' bullpen held strong over the final innings, with Riley O'Brien earning his first career save, helping St. Louis take two out of three games in the series against Los Angeles. The Dodgers had previously bounced back from an earlier loss with a strong offensive showing, but struggled to capitalize in the latest game despite Ohtani's efforts. Both teams continue to contend in their respective sports, with Lamar aiming higher in college football and the Cardinals pushing for wins in a competitive MLB season.