On Saturday night in San Diego, Masyn Winn delivered a crucial two-run double that helped the St. Louis Cardinals end the San Diego Padres’ six-game winning streak with an 8-5 victory. The Cardinals, who had been on a four-game losing streak, rallied from a 4-0 deficit to score eight unanswered runs, securing a much-needed win.
Key Contributions Fuel Cardinals’ Comeback
St. Louis’ rally featured a three-run home run by Pedro Pagés and a trio of hits from Iván Herrera. Starting pitcher Michael McGreevy earned the win by allowing four runs and seven hits over six innings. The Cardinals began their comeback in the fourth inning when Nolan Gorman drove in Willson Contreras with a single, followed by Pagés’ towering 422-foot homer off Padres starter Randy Vásquez.
Winn’s Timely Hit and Late-Game Runs Seal the Outcome
After Iván Herrera’s leadoff single in the fifth, Jeremiah Estrada relieved Vásquez. With two outs and runners on first and second, Masyn Winn’s double to left field put the Cardinals ahead 6-4. In the ninth inning, Alec Burleson added an RBI single, and Contreras contributed a sacrifice fly to extend the lead. JoJo Romero closed out the game for his first save of the season despite a late RBI single by Freddy Fermin.
Padres’ Offensive Highlights and Season Context
Jackson Merrill opened the scoring for San Diego with his eighth home run, a solo shot that made it 4-0 in the third inning. Freddy Fermin added two RBIs, while Ramón Laureano recorded a run-scoring triple. Luis Arraez extended his Major League-leading hitting streak to 15 games with a first-inning double. Merrill’s homer was the Padres’ 93rd this season, the second fewest in the National League.
Upcoming Matchups and Team Outlook
The Cardinals will send right-hander Andre Pallante (6-7, 4.62 ERA) to the mound on Sunday against Padres right-hander Dylan Cease (3-10, 4.79 ERA), as both teams look to gain momentum after this hard-fought game. The Cardinals’ ability to overcome an early deficit and capitalize in clutch moments, especially through Masyn Winn’s efforts, signals a hopeful turn in their season trajectory.