|
Herrara hit a one-out homer in the third inning, extending the
Cardinals' lead to 3-1. It was the 18th homer given up by
Colorado starter Feltner (4-6) this season. Feltner gave up four
hits and three runs in 5 1/3 innings.
Leahy (8-4) allowed two runs and eight hits for his first
decision in five starts and only his fourth in his past 13. He
has held opponents to two runs or fewer in eight straight
starts. Riley O'Brien picked up his 28th save by pitching the
ninth.
Rookie TJ Rumfield and Jake McCarthy each had three hits for the
Rockies, who left seven runners on base. Colorado was 0 for 10
with runners in scoring position.
The Cardinals improved to 49-19 against the Rockies at Busch
Stadium III, their best home record against any opponent since
the ballpark opened in 2006.
The loss extended the Rockies’ road losing streak to five games.
St. Louis scored two runs in the second on sacrifice flies by
Nathan Church and Bryan Torres.
Troy Johnson drove Rumfield in the second and fourth innings on
groundouts for the Rockies.
Jordan Walker was back in the lineup after missing the previous
two games in New York due to right knee inflammation. He went
1-for-4. Walker, the winner of the 2026 Home Run Derby, has not
hit a home run since July 9.
Up next
Cardinals LHP Matthew Liberatore (5-8, 4.97 ERA) was set to face
Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (3-10, 6.81) on Saturday night.
All contents © copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved
 |
|
