Iván Herrera delivers walk-off double as Cardinals edge Cubs in extras

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Iván Herrera delivers walk-off double as Cardinals edge Cubs in extras
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Iván Herrera hit a walk-off double in the 10th inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a dramatic victory over the Chicago Cubs on July 29, 2026. The game saw both teams struggle offensively for the first five innings, with Cardinals pitcher Dustin May allowing just one hit before his expected trade. The score remained 0-0 until Herrera's decisive hit, capping a tense extra-inning showdown. Both teams showed strong pitching performances, but the Cardinals ultimately broke through in the end.

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  • Iván Herrera hit a walk-off double in the 10th inning.
  • Dustin May pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only one hit.
  • The game remained scoreless through nine innings.
  • The Cardinals and Cubs displayed strong pitching throughout.
  • The outcome affects both teams as the trade deadline nears.
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In what could be his last start as a St. Louis Cardinal prior to the trade deadline, Dustin May completely shut down the Chicago Cubs for 5 innings. What did the Cardinals do with the remaining 4 innings? Well, let’s tell that story. Spoiler Alert: the ending was amazing. but it would take more than […]

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After Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a 424-foot homer in the top of the 10th inning, the Cardinals responded with three runs in the bottom of the 10th for a 3-2 defeat of the Cubs at Busch Stadium. Ivan Herrera capped a three-hit night with a two-run, walk-off double.

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