Iván Herrera homers as Cardinals lead Rockies in tight game

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Colorado Rockies on August 7, 2026. The Cardinals currently lead the Rockies 3-2 in a tightly contested game. Iván Herrera hit a solo home run to extend the Cardinals' lead, while Kyle Leahy struck out eight over five innings. The Rockies initially took the lead with a run in the second but could capitalize on multiple opportunities throughout the game. The Cardinals aim to secure victory in game two of the series.

• 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Iván Herrera’s Homer and Kyle Leahy’s 8 K’s Help Cardinals Beat the Rockies