Quinn Mathews shines as Cardinals face Giants in tight game
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Quinn Mathews delivered an impressive performance for the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants on September 14, 2026, at Busch Stadium. Mathews pitched five no-hit innings, helping the Cardinals build a 2-0 lead in the fifth inning. The Giants finally broke through in the sixth, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The game remained closely contested in the later innings, with both teams making defensive plays. The Cardinals' lead was slim going into the ninth inning, with Riley O'Brien on the mound to close out the game.
- •Mathews pitched five no-hit innings before allowing a hit in the sixth.
- •Cardinals scored two runs in the fifth inning.
- •Giants narrowed the gap to 2-1 in the sixth.
- •Riley O'Brien entered the ninth inning to try for the save.
- •The game remains ongoing as the ninth inning progresses.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Quinn Mathews pitches Cardinals past Giants 2-1 as Alec Burleson adds to MLB-best RBI total
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Quinn Mathews Throws a Gem as the St. Louis Cardinals Edge the Giants Monday
"Quinn Mathews took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Alec Burleson had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. Mathews (2-3) retired his first 10 batters before walking Bryce Eldridge in the fourth and didn't give up a hit until Grant McCray doubled leading off the sixth.
"Any description of Monday night’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants must start with two words: Quinn Mathews. Quinn was unhittable (literally) for the first 5 innings of the game. The Cardinals bats were unfortunately quiet, too, for the first half of the game and you figured the bullpen would […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 3:05 AMQuinn Mathews pitches Cardinals past Giants 2-1 as Alec Burleson adds to MLB-best RBI total
Quinn Mathews took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Alec Burleson had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. Mathews (2-3) retired his first 10 batters before walking Bryce Eldridge in the fourth and didn't give up a hit until Grant McCray doubled leading off the sixth.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:31 AMQuinn Mathews Throws a Gem as the St. Louis Cardinals Edge the Giants Monday
Any description of Monday night’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants must start with two words: Quinn Mathews. Quinn was unhittable (literally) for the first 5 innings of the game. The Cardinals bats were unfortunately quiet, too, for the first half of the game and you figured the bullpen would […]
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