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Iván Herrera hits two home runs as Cardinals face Nationals at home finale

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Iván Herrera hits two home runs as Cardinals face Nationals at home finale

Summary

Iván Herrera hit two home runs in the St. Louis Cardinals' final home game of the season against the Washington Nationals on September 20, 2026. The game saw multiple lead changes, with the Nationals initially taking a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning before the Cardinals rallied in the eighth. Herrera's second homer tied the game at 3-3, followed by Leo Bernal's home run, giving the Cardinals a 5-3 advantage. The Cardinals have six games remaining this season, starting with a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 22.

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By the Numbers

•Herrera's first home run gave Cardinals an early 1-0 lead.
•Nationals tied the game in the second inning.
•Quinn Mathews pitched seven innings before yielding to Luis Gastelum.
•Bernal's homer put the Cardinals ahead 5-3 in the eighth.
•Cardinals face the Pirates in a three-game series starting September 22.

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What they're saying

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If you’re a St. Louis Cardinals fan, you’re going to miss this no matter if you’re willing to admit it today or not. The final home game of the season wrapped up Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium and in a few weeks, many of us will long for the days when there was the potential […]
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