Cardinals Secure 23rd Winning Season with 6-3 Victory

Lars Nootbaar starred for the St. Louis Cardinals in their 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, hitting a home run and a triple to drive in three runs. This win marked the Cardinals' 23rd winning season in the last 25 years and their fifth victory in the last six games. Ryan Helsley set a new franchise record with his 49th save, surpassing Trevor Rosenthal's previous record, and he has not allowed an earned run in his last 17 appearances. The Giants, meanwhile, will finish below .500 for the third consecutive year, following their franchise-best 107 wins in 2021. Nolan Arenado also contributed significantly with three hits and an RBI against the Giants, his highest performance against any opponent. The Giants initially led the game with three runs in the second inning but couldn't maintain their advantage as the Cardinals rallied in the fourth inning.