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Cardinals Secure Ninth Straight Win Behind Masyn Winn’s Clutch Homer

St. Louis extends MLB’s longest active winning streak with a 3-2 victory over Philadelphia, powered by timely hitting and solid pitching.

May 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn (0) hits a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
May 12, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (13) throws to first base in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 12, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney (27) hits a three run home run third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
May 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham (12) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Masyn Winn hit a decisive seventh-inning home run, lifting the Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Phillies on the road.
  • St. Louis now holds the longest winning streak in Major League Baseball this season, at nine consecutive games.
  • Ivan Herrera contributed with a solo home run, while Lars Nootbaar added two hits in the victory.
  • Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits, supported by a strong bullpen effort including Ryan Helsley’s eighth save.
  • Philadelphia’s J.T. Realmuto recorded two hits and an RBI, but the Phillies’ late-game rally fell short.