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Jordan Walker’s lk-Off Lifts CaCardinals Past Giants as Verlander Climbs to 8th on Strikeout List

San Francisco’s late collapse slowed a playoff push built on a recent surge.

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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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jose Butto pauses after giving up an RBI single to St. Louis Cardinals’ Ivan Herrera during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Overview

  • Walker snapped an 0-for-25 skid with a two-run double to end a three-run ninth, sealing the Cardinals’ 3-2 win Saturday at Busch Stadium.
  • The comeback came off closer Ryan Walker after singles by Nolan Gorman and Masyn Winn, a hit-by-pitch to Jimmy Crooks, and an RBI single from Thomas Saggese.
  • Justin Verlander delivered six scoreless innings on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts, moving past Gaylord Perry for eighth all-time, with outlets listing his total as either 3,535 or 3,536.
  • The defeat halted the Giants’ run of five straight wins and 11 of 12, leaving them 72-70 on Saturday night and four games behind the Mets for the final NL wild-card spot with a tiebreaker disadvantage.
  • On Sunday, the Giants dropped the series 4-3 as their offense cooled again, remaining four games back in the wild-card race.