04/06/2026
Final: Cardinals 5, Tigers 3
What a bounce-back win in Detroit tonight.
After falling behind early on a Kerry Carpenter 2-run homer, the Cardinals stayed patient and flipped the game in one big moment — a 4-run 5th inning that completely changed the momentum.
The biggest swing? Iván Herrera coming through clutch with a 2-run single that gave St. Louis the lead for good.
The offense didn’t need a ton of hits — just timely ones. The Cardinals finished with 6 hits and 5 runs, getting production across the lineup with contributions from Nolan Gorman, Pedro Pagés, and Victor Scott II, all driving in runs.
On the mound, Kyle Leahy set the tone, going 5 innings and allowing just 2 runs, keeping things under control after that early deficit. The bullpen did the rest, locking it down late and shutting the door in the 9th to secure the win.
Detroit had their chances, but left runners stranded and couldn’t capitalize late, finishing with 6 hits and 3 runs despite Carpenter staying hot at the plate.
After dropping the first two in the series, the Cardinals showed fight and salvaged the finale in a gritty road win.
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