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Iván Herrera and Leo Bernal power Cardinals to 5-3 win against Nationals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Iván Herrera and Leo Bernal power Cardinals to 5-3 win against Nationals

Summary

Iván Herrera recorded two home runs while Leo Bernal added another as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to defeat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on September 20. The Cardinals scored three runs in the eighth inning, overcoming a 3-2 deficit. Herrera's performance included a solo shot in the first inning and a pivotal homer that tied the game. Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews allowed three runs over seven innings for St. Louis. The Nationals took the lead through a solo home run from Abrams, his 37th of the season. The Cardinals will face the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Monday, while the Nationals prepare to meet the Tigers.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals score three runs in the eighth to win.
•Herrera hits two home runs; Bernal adds another.
•Mathews pitches seven innings for St. Louis.
•Abrams homers for Washington, marking his 37th of the season.
•Cardinals next face Pirates; Nationals meet Tigers on Monday.

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8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Bernal, Herrera homer in eighth inning to help Cardinals beat Nationals 5-3

What they're saying

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Iván Herrera hit a pair of home runs, and Leo Bernal also homered as the St. Louis Cardinals scored three runs in the eighth inning to come from behind and beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Sunday. Bernal hit his fifth homer of the season off Yovanny Cruz (0-2) after Erik Tolman walked Jordan Walker with two outs in the eighth inning.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVID SOLOMON

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