Iván Herrera hits three-run homer as Cardinals rally past Rockies
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Friday night at Coors Field. Colorado established a 6-4 lead by the seventh inning behind TJ Rumfield’s solo home run and an inside-the-park home run from Cole Carrigg. The Cardinals recovered in the ninth inning against reliever Jordan Romano. Following a walk and a throwing error by Connor Norby, Iván Herrera hit a three-run home run to center field to put St. Louis ahead. Riley O’Brien retired the side in the bottom of the ninth to secure his 36th save of the season. Cade Winquest earned his first major league win in relief, while Romano took the loss. The Cardinals moved to 71-71, tying Miami in the National League wild-card race.
- •Iván Herrera hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the ninth inning.
- •Cole Carrigg and TJ Rumfield recorded home runs for Colorado.
- •St. Louis reliever Riley O’Brien secured his 36th save of the year.
- •The Cardinals improved their record to 71-71.
- •Matthew Liberatore faces Mason Adams in Saturday’s scheduled game.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies rally, then watch it disappear in 7-6 loss to Cardinals
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Iván Herrera's 3-run homer in the 9th inning rallies the Cardinals to a 7-6 win over the Rockies
"Iván Herrera hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the St. Louis Cardinals past the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Friday night, tightening a crowded race for the final National League wild card. St. Louis pulled even with Miami at 71-71 as both teams chase San Diego (74-67) and Arizona (74-68) for the last NL playoff berth. With the Cardinals trailing 6-4 in the ninth, Thomas Saggese drew a leadoff walk from Jordan Romano (0-3) and stole second with one out.
"Colorado erased a three-run deficit with a four-run sixth inning, but Iván Herrera’s three-run homer off Jordan Romano flipped the game again in the ninth.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:15 AMRockies rally, then watch it disappear in 7-6 loss to Cardinals
Colorado erased a three-run deficit with a four-run sixth inning, but Iván Herrera’s three-run homer off Jordan Romano flipped the game again in the ninth.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:11 AMIván Herrera's 3-run homer in the 9th inning rallies the Cardinals to a 7-6 win over the Rockies
Iván Herrera hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the St. Louis Cardinals past the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Friday night, tightening a crowded race for the final National League wild card. St. Louis pulled even with Miami at 71-71 as both teams chase San Diego (74-67) and Arizona (74-68) for the last NL playoff berth. With the Cardinals trailing 6-4 in the ninth, Thomas Saggese drew a leadoff walk from Jordan Romano (0-3) and stole second with one out.
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