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Cardinals Edge Cubs 3-2 on Gorman’s Seventh-Inning RBI Single

Strong starting pitching paired with situational hitting broke a late tie to close out the three-game set in St. Louis.

Overview

  • Jordan Walker’s seventh-inning single and stolen base set the stage for Nolan Gorman’s run-producing hit to end a 2-2 deadlock.
  • Sonny Gray improved to 11-5 by allowing two runs on five hits over seven innings while striking out seven.
  • Shota Imanaga took the loss after yielding three runs in 6⅔ innings with nine strikeouts and no walks.
  • Pedro Pagés gave St. Louis an early 2-0 lead with a third-inning home run before Matt Shaw tied the game with a fifth-inning solo shot.
  • JoJo Romero closed out the ninth for his third save despite issuing a walk and allowing two hits under pressure.