{"id":166093,"date":"2025-07-10T16:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/166093\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:00:12","slug":"nationals-vs-cardinals-washington-crushes-st-louis-8-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/166093\/","title":{"rendered":"Nationals vs Cardinals: Washington Crushes St. Louis 8-2"},"content":{"rendered":"

St. Louis, MO \u2013 The Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on July 9, 2025, at Busch Stadium, snapping a four-game losing streak and giving interim manager Miguel Cairo his first victory. The Nationals vs Cardinals matchup saw Washington\u2019s offense explode with three home runs, led by Nathaniel Lowe\u2019s three-run shot in the first inning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The game began with a bang as Lowe\u2019s 360-foot homer, his 14th of the season, drove in CJ Abrams and Josh Bell, giving the Nationals a 3-0 lead. Amed Rosario added a solo homer in the fifth, and James Wood crushed a 433-foot, 115.9-mph solo shot in the seventh, his 24th, boosting Washington\u2019s lead to 8-1. Alex Call\u2019s RBI double in the fourth and Jacob Young\u2019s two-run single in the sixth further padded the Nationals\u2019 advantage.<\/p>\n

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MacKenzie Gore (4-8, 3.02 ERA) anchored the Nationals vs Cardinals effort, pitching six innings, allowing one run on five hits, and striking out seven. The bullpen, including Cade Henry, Josh Rutledge, and Luis Garc\u00eda, held the Cardinals to one additional run. St. Louis\u2019 Andre Pallante (5-5, 4.49 ERA) struggled, surrendering seven runs over six innings, including three homers.<\/p>\n

The Cardinals\u2019 offense managed two runs, with Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson each driving in one. Winn went 3-for-4, while Lars Nootbaar doubled twice. Despite these efforts, St. Louis left seven runners on base, unable to mount a comeback in the Nationals vs Cardinals clash.<\/p>\n

Washington\u2019s record improved to 38-54, while the Cardinals fell to 49-44. The game, attended by 20,956 fans, lasted 2 hours and 27 minutes under clear skies with 87-degree weather. The Nationals vs Cardinals series highlighted Washington\u2019s resilience, with Wood earning All-Star and Home Run Derby nods.<\/p>\n

Recent History of Nationals vs Cardinals <\/p>\n

The Nationals vs Cardinals rivalry has been competitive, with St. Louis winning 4-2 the previous night, July 8<\/a>, behind homers from Brendan Donovan and Nootbaar. Washington\u2019s victory on July 9 sets up a decisive rubber match on July 10.<\/p>\n

Player Performances <\/p>\n

Lowe\u2019s three RBIs and Wood\u2019s power display underscored Washington\u2019s offensive depth. Gore\u2019s efficient 89-pitch outing marked a strong rebound after recent struggles. For the Cardinals, Pallante\u2019s rough start reflected their recent slide, having been outscored 41-11 in six games. The Nationals vs Cardinals game showcased Washington\u2019s young talent, with Wood and Lowe leading the charge.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead <\/p>\n

The series concludes July 10 with Washington\u2019s Michael Soroka (3-6, 5.40 ERA) facing St. Louis\u2019 Miles Mikolas (4-6, 5.36 ERA). The Nationals vs Cardinals finale promises another competitive battle as both teams vie for momentum before the All-Star break.<\/p>\n

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