Photos: Cardinals come back, win series opener at Washington
Photos: Cardinals come back, win series opener at Washington
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn fields a ground ball during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn fields a ground ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr., left, is congratulated by third base coach Ricky Gutierrez (12) after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. reaches for a ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan, left, tags out Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr., right, who was trying to steal second in the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
Washington Nationals pinch runner Nasim Nunez steals third base during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley reacts after getting the final out during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas, right, slides into second base ahead of a throw to St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman, left, during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore walks off the mound after being replaced during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
Washington Nationals pitcher Dylan Floro throws during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn reacts to a pitch call during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Willson Contreras, right, celebrates with third base coach Ron 'Pop' Warner, left, after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Willson Contreras celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Willson Contreras (40) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
Masyn Winn scores winning run on passed ball in 7-6 victory, but it was steady drumbeat base hits (like Willson Contreras' game-tying homer) that spurred rally.
Cardinals' dogged, wild comeback from five-run deficit leads to 7-6 win vs. Washington in 11th inning, but not before new-fangled rule contributes to Helsley's blown save.
