Bolte Flashes In Athletics’ Win Over Cardinals

TL;DR

The Athletics defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2, with Henry Bolte making a notable debut by hitting his first career RBI. J.T. Ginn pitched effectively, allowing only one run over six innings.

Key points

Athletics won 6-2 against the Cardinals
Henry Bolte hit his first career RBI
J.T. Ginn pitched six innings with no earned runs
Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam in the fifth inning
Game took place in Sacramento, California

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Sacramento, California

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Henry Bolte #33 of the Athletics is congratulated by manager Mark Kotsay #7 after Bolte hit an RBI sacrifice fly scoring Nick Kurtz #16 against the St. Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park on May 13, 2026 in Sacramento, California. The RBI was the first of Bolte's career. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The A’s got back in the win column on Wednesday evening, bouncing back from a series-opening loss by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 in convincing fashion in front of the Sacramento crowd. And a certain outfielder had an… electric debut. Too much? **Ginn dominates again** Right-hander J.T. Ginn entered this contest coming off the best outing of his career, an eight inning, one-run performance against the Philadelphia Phillies. So how would he top that outing in tonight’s contest? It wasn’t quite as dominant but it was just as effective. Ginn bounced around a lot of trouble tonight, giving up hits in every inning. He got out of some tight squeezes and got some major help from his defense Ginn couldn’t hold them back forever. The Cardinals’ efforts finally paid off for them in the top of the fourth. Back-to-back-to-back singles (plus a fielding error from Colby Thomas in right) brought in ’s first run and with no outs the game felt in the balance. Ginn needed a couple big plays to get out of this jam with no more damage done. He buckled down and struck out the next batter on three pitches. Out one. Then his battery mate this evening, the newly acquired who was making just his second start for the A’s, made an absolutely heads-up play by quick-throwing to third base to get a run down out: Two down. The final out of the frame was a battle but same result for Ginn: another punchout, and escaping with minimal damage done. Ginn would go two more innings after that, allowing a single but stranding the runner in each frame. His night was done after six full frames.

Q&A

What was Henry Bolte's contribution in his MLB debut?

Henry Bolte hit an RBI sacrifice fly, marking the first RBI of his career during the game against the Cardinals.

How did J.T. Ginn perform in the game against the Cardinals?

J.T. Ginn pitched six innings, allowing nine hits but no earned runs, and struck out three batters.

What was the final score of the Athletics vs. Cardinals game?

The final score was 6-2 in favor of the Athletics.

Who hit a grand slam for the Athletics in the game?

Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam that gave the Athletics the lead in the fifth inning.