Cardinals defeat Dodgers 13-8 in series opening matchup at Dodger Stadium
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-8 on Tuesday in the first game of a three-game series. Dodgers starter Eric Lauer allowed seven runs in three innings, taking the loss as the Cardinals built an early lead behind home runs from Ramon Urias and Thomas Saggese. A defensive miscommunication in the third inning allowed three Dodgers baserunners to score, but St. Louis maintained its lead throughout the contest. Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez also recorded a home run, while Mookie Betts and Will Smith contributed RBI doubles for Los Angeles. Dodgers pitcher Kiké Hernandez made his first pitching appearance of the season in the final inning. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. PT to continue the series as part of a nine-game home stand for the Dodgers.
- •The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-8 on Tuesday.
- •Eric Lauer allowed seven runs over three innings in the loss.
- •Ramon Urias, Thomas Saggese, Jordan Walker, and Joshua Baez hit home runs for the Cardinals.
- •Mookie Betts and Will Smith drove in runs for the Dodgers.
- •The series resumes on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. PT.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Sluggish Dodgers open homestand with lopsided loss to Cardinals
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Endure Blowout Loss to Kick Off 9-Game Home Stand
"The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the first game of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday 13-8. The Dodgers fell behind early and couldn’t find their way back into the game, with three of their runs coming…
"A shift September and return home didn't boost the lagging Dodgers, who suffered a 13-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:22 AMSluggish Dodgers open homestand with lopsided loss to Cardinals
A shift September and return home didn't boost the lagging Dodgers, who suffered a 13-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:10 AMDodgers Endure Blowout Loss to Kick Off 9-Game Home Stand
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the first game of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday 13-8. The Dodgers fell behind early and couldn’t find their way back into the game, with three of their runs coming…
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