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Cardinals Walk Off vs. Giants as Verlander Climbs to No. 8 on All-Time Strikeout List

The setback dented San Francisco’s wild-card push.

Sep 6, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals teammates douse St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (18, center) with water as they celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants after Walker doubled to left, scoring shortstop Masyn Winn and second baseman Garrett Hampson in the bottom of the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Jordan Walker lashed a two-run double in the ninth to cap a three-run rally and give St. Louis a 3-2 win, ending his 0-for-25 slump.
  • Giants closer Ryan Walker blew a two-run lead in the ninth after two singles and a hit batter, with Thomas Saggese starting the comeback with an RBI single.
  • Justin Verlander worked six scoreless innings with six strikeouts and passed Gaylord Perry to move into eighth place on MLB’s all-time strikeout list.
  • San Francisco fell to 72-70 and sits four games behind the Mets for the final NL wild-card spot, with New York holding the tiebreaker; St. Louis improved to 71-72.
  • The Giants’ home-run streak ended at 18 games, and MLB.com noted Busch Stadium remains a regular-season venue where Verlander has yet to record a win.