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Cardinals Dominate Tigers in Rain-Delayed 11-4 Victory

Sonny Gray's stellar pitching and Pedro Pagés's two-run homer lead St. Louis past MLB-leading Detroit, extending their winning surge.

Overview

  • Sonny Gray struck out 10 batters over six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits in a commanding performance for the Cardinals.
  • The Cardinals' offense delivered 16 hits, highlighted by Brendan Donovan's three-hit game and Pedro Pagés's two-run homer after a rain delay.
  • A 34-minute rain delay in the seventh inning disrupted play, but St. Louis capitalized with a six-run surge once play resumed.
  • Detroit's pitching staff faced challenges, with reliever Chase Lee recalled from Triple-A after Reese Olson was placed on the injured list.
  • Despite the loss, Detroit retains the MLB's best record at 31-17, while St. Louis has won 13 of their last 15 games, showcasing a strong midseason resurgence.