Cardinals power past Twins with strong showings from Herrera and Walker
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals took on the Minnesota Twins on June 13, 2026, in Minneapolis, featuring a dynamic offensive display. The Cardinals established an early 4-0 lead with critical contributions from Iván Herrera and Blaze Jordan. After the Twins tied the game at 4-4, Herrera and Jordan Walker hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning, propelling the Cardinals to a 9-4 advantage. St. Louis’s pitching maintained control, holding off Minnesota's offense late in the game. This match showcased the potency of the Cardinals' lineup and their resilience against a tenacious Twins team.
- •Cardinals lead 4-0 early in the game.
- •Twins tie the game 4-4 by the fifth inning.
- •Iván Herrera and Jordan Walker hit home runs in the seventh.
- •Cardinals extend lead to 9-4 against the Twins.
- •Pitching from St. Louis contains Minnesota's scoring opportunities.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Homer-happy Cardinals beat Twins 9-6 behind Blaze Jordan's first in MLB and Iván Herrera's pair
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Herrera, Walker & Jordan Power Up St. Louis Cardinals for Win over Twins
"Blaze Jordan hit his first major league homer and Iván Herrera went deep twice for the St. Louis Cardinals in a power-fueled 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Herrera and Jordan Walker had back-to-back home runs off reliever Justin Lawrence that broke a seventh-inning tie, and Jordan followed with a three-run shot against Travis Adams. Lawrence (0-3) surrendered four straight hits after striking out the first two batters.
"The St. Louis Cardinals struck early Saturday afternoon, but the Minnesota Twins offense responded. It ended up being a back-and-forth affair in Minneapolis, but the bats of Iván Herrera, Jordan Walker and Blaze Jordan would be the difference makers. The St. Louis Cardinals offense would come out of the gate firing in the top of […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:29 PMHomer-happy Cardinals beat Twins 9-6 behind Blaze Jordan's first in MLB and Iván Herrera's pair
Blaze Jordan hit his first major league homer and Iván Herrera went deep twice for the St. Louis Cardinals in a power-fueled 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Herrera and Jordan Walker had back-to-back home runs off reliever Justin Lawrence that broke a seventh-inning tie, and Jordan followed with a three-run shot against Travis Adams. Lawrence (0-3) surrendered four straight hits after striking out the first two batters.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:57 PMHerrera, Walker & Jordan Power Up St. Louis Cardinals for Win over Twins
The St. Louis Cardinals struck early Saturday afternoon, but the Minnesota Twins offense responded. It ended up being a back-and-forth affair in Minneapolis, but the bats of Iván Herrera, Jordan Walker and Blaze Jordan would be the difference makers. The St. Louis Cardinals offense would come out of the gate firing in the top of […]
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