# Nationals rally in 11th to beat Cardinals

> Nationals score 4 runs in 11th inning for 8-5 win over Cardinals
- Title: Nationals rally in 11th to beat Cardinals · The Banner
- Summary: Nationals score 4 runs in 11th inning for 8-5 win over Cardinals Nationals overcome late-game catcher interference to secure victory
- Keywords: nationals, cardinals, mlb, catcher interference, 11th inning, st. louis, washington, news, local, rally, 11th, beat
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-cardinals-11-innings-catchers-interference-KL3LV4ZCZFEEJG7ERTZ6DEZ7BA
- Author: Associated Press
- Published: 2026-09-20T03:49:54.64+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nationals, cardinals, mlb, catcher interference, 11th inning, st. louis, washington, news, local
## Catcher interference call
Washington challenged for catcher's interference with bases loaded in 11th inning

> Washington successfully challenged for catcher's interference with the bases loaded in a four-run 11th inning
## 11th inning scoring
Jose Tena hit two-run double, Dylan Crews added sacrifice fly

> Jose Tena had a two run double and Dylan Crews followed with a sacrifice fly
## Late inning rally
J.J. Wetherholt led off 11th with RBI single, Cardinals loaded bases but didn't score

> J.J. Wetherholt led off the bottom of the 11th with an RBI single, and St. Louis loaded the bases with no outs but did not score again
## Reliever save
Will Dion recorded first career save after Washington took lead

> Washington reliever Will Dion got the final out for his first career save
## Key hitters
Jorbit Vivas had four hits and two runs, Daylen Lile hit two-run home run

> Jorbit Vivas had a career high four hits and added an RBI and a run for Washington
## Key takeaway

Nationals overcome late-game catcher interference to secure victory