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Cardinals rally to win against Cubs after Crow-Armstrong's late homer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Cardinals rally to win against Cubs after Crow-Armstrong's late homer

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in extra innings on July 29, 2026, at Busch Stadium. The game was scoreless until Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a home run in the 10th inning, giving the Cubs a 2-0 lead. However, the Cardinals answered with three runs in their half, capped by a walk-off double from Iván Herrera. This victory improved the Cardinals’ record to 54-54, bringing them within 2.5 games of the National League's final wild-card spot.

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By the Numbers

•Crow-Armstrong hit a 10th-inning homer for the Cubs.
•Iván Herrera's walk-off double secured the win for the Cardinals.
•The game was scoreless through nine innings.
•The Cardinals improve their season record to 54-54.
•St. Louis is now 2.5 games behind the wild-card spot.

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3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals walk off Cubs, spoil Pete Crow-Armstrong's would-be game winning HR in extras

What they're saying

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Crow-Armstrong taunted Cardinals fans and celebrated his 10th inning blast on the road as if it were a game-winner. It was not.
— Yahoo Sportsby Jason Owens

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