Cardinals hit five home runs in 13-8 victory over Dodgers
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals recorded a season-high 13 runs, hitting five home runs to secure a 13-8 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night. Thomas Saggese led the offense with two home runs, while Jordan Walker, Ramon Urías, and Joshua Báez also hit long balls. Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy earned the win, allowing four runs over five innings. The Dodgers, who trailed 7-0 after the third inning, saw Mookie Betts record four RBIs, but the club fell to 28-2 on the season when scoring eight or more runs. The win marked the highest scoring output for the Cardinals at the venue since it opened in 1962. St. Louis now prepares for a bullpen game on Wednesday against Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
- •Thomas Saggese hit two home runs in the 13-8 victory.
- •Leo Bernal recorded his first major league hit in his debut.
- •Jordan Walker reached 99 RBIs for the season.
- •Michael McGreevy struck out four batters in five innings to earn the win.
- •The Cardinals face Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wednesday.
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Thomas Saggese leads 5-homer outburst in Cardinals' 13-8 win over Dodgers
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Throttle Dodgers with 13 Hits, 5 Home Runs in 13-8 Demolition of LA
"The St. Louis Cardinals hit five home runs, including a pair by Thomas Saggese and a two-run shot from Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker, in a 13-8 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Ramón Urías and Joshua Báez also went deep for the Cardinals, who had lost seven of nine while getting outscored 63-38 during that span. Los Angeles starter Eric Lauer (8-7) was tagged for seven early runs, five in the third inning.
"Thomas Saggese hit two homers, Jordan Walker, Joshua Baez and Ramon Urias also smashed long balls and Leo Bernal drove in two with his first MLB hit as the Cardinals demolished the Dodgers 13-8 on Tuesday night. Making his MLB debut, Bernal delivered a big hit in the Cards' five-run third inning.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:31 AMThomas Saggese leads 5-homer outburst in Cardinals' 13-8 win over Dodgers
The St. Louis Cardinals hit five home runs, including a pair by Thomas Saggese and a two-run shot from Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker, in a 13-8 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Ramón Urías and Joshua Báez also went deep for the Cardinals, who had lost seven of nine while getting outscored 63-38 during that span. Los Angeles starter Eric Lauer (8-7) was tagged for seven early runs, five in the third inning.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:10 AMCardinals Throttle Dodgers with 13 Hits, 5 Home Runs in 13-8 Demolition of LA
Thomas Saggese hit two homers, Jordan Walker, Joshua Baez and Ramon Urias also smashed long balls and Leo Bernal drove in two with his first MLB hit as the Cardinals demolished the Dodgers 13-8 on Tuesday night. Making his MLB debut, Bernal delivered a big hit in the Cards' five-run third inning.
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