From The Banner · Associated Press · · 40s
Cardinals edge Nationals with late homers
Cardinals rally in eighth to beat Nationals 5-3
In brief
Cardinals rally in eighth to beat Nationals 5-3 Cardinals scored three runs in eighth inning after Nationals led 3-2 Originally reported by The Banner.
Cardinals rally
Cardinals scored three runs in eighth inning after Nationals led 3-2
“Herrera hit his second homer of the game and 18th of the season to tie the game at 3 after hitting a solo shot in the first inning”
Herrera's double homer
Herrera hit two home runs, including a solo shot in first inning
“It was Herrera's third career multihomer game and second this season”
Bernal's fifth homer
Bernal hit fifth home run of season in eighth inning
“Bernal hit his fifth homer of the season off Yovanny Cruz”
Pitching duel
Cardinals starter allowed three runs in seven innings
“Cardinals starter Quinn Mathews allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks in a career-high seven innings”
Nationals lead
Nationals led 3-2 after CJ Abrams hit 31st homer
“CJ Abrams hit his 31st homer of the season to right field to put Washington ahead 3-2”
The bottom line
Cardinals scored three runs in eighth inning after Nationals led 3-2
