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Cardinals fall to Nationals after 11 innings despite Walker's near home run

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Cardinals fall to Nationals after 11 innings despite Walker's near home run

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Washington Nationals 8-5 in 11 innings at Busch Stadium on September 19, 2026. Jordan Walker nearly tied the game with a potential home run, but Dylan Crews caught the ball at the wall. The Cardinals tied the game in the ninth with Pedro Pages' single but struggled to convert scoring chances. Washington scored four runs in the 11th, aided by a missed catcher's interference call, handing the Cardinals their second consecutive loss after being eliminated from Wild Card contention.

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By the Numbers

•Jordan Walker's home run robbery by Dylan Crews highlighted the game.
•The Cardinals tied the game in the ninth inning with a single from Pedro Pages.
•Washington scored four runs in the 11th inning to secure the win.
•Cardinals were eliminated from Wild Card contention prior to this game.
•Walker finished with four strikeouts and no hits in six at-bats.

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3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Star Slugger Loses Out on Homer Robbed at Wall in Cardinals' 11-Inning Loss to Nats

What they're saying

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Hoping to homer for the first time in 15 games, Cardinals' slugger Jordan Walker drove a ball 407 feet to center field only to have Washington center fielder Dylan Crews rob the 112.1 mph smash. Ultimately, Washington scored four times in the 11th inning to beat the Cards 8-5.
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