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Arenado's Walk-Off Homer Seals Cardinals' Comeback Win Over Brewers

St. Louis secures consecutive wins for the first time since mid-April, overcoming bullpen struggles and Milwaukee's late-game rally.

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Overview

  • Nolan Arenado hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth, his sixth career walk-off and third this season, lifting the Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the Brewers.
  • The Cardinals squandered a 5-0 lead after closer Ryan Helsley allowed a game-tying two-run homer to Jackson Chourio in the ninth inning.
  • Arenado's heroics followed a strong offensive showing from Lars Nootbaar, who contributed two RBIs, and Masyn Winn, who scored twice after returning from injury.
  • St. Louis improved to 10-4 at Busch Stadium this season, a stark contrast to their 2-11 record on the road.
  • The Brewers' loss marked their fourth consecutive defeat, leaving them 1-5 on their current 10-game road trip.