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Gray’s Gem Clinches Series, Cuts Cardinals’ Wild Card Deficit to 3.5 Games

His performance was backed by Pedro Pagés’s two-run homer along with a game-ending throw at second base

Aug 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray (54) throws during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Gray went seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Cubs.
  • St. Louis is 18-6 this season in games started by Gray, the best team record in MLB among pitchers with at least 20 starts.
  • Pedro Pagés delivered a two-run home run in the third inning and threw out pinch-runner Jon Berti in the ninth, with replay confirming the tag.
  • Manager Oliver Marmol credited Gray’s disciplined routine and attention to detail for his consistency and success.
  • The series-clinching victory moved the Cardinals to within 3.5 games of the final National League Wild Card spot.