Jordan Walker’s 4-Hit Game Helps St. Louis Cardinals Beat Dodgers 7-2

Q: What were Jordan Walker's key contributions in the game against the Dodgers?

Jordan Walker had four hits, including a crucial double that scored two runs, helping the Cardinals secure a 7-2 victory.

Q: How did Matthew Liberatore perform in the game against the Dodgers?

Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out multiple batters before being replaced in the sixth inning.

Q: What was the final score of the Cardinals vs. Dodgers game on May 1, 2026?

The final score was 7-2 in favor of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Q: Who hit a home run for the Cardinals during the game against the Dodgers?

Nolan Gorman hit a two-run home run in the first inning, contributing to the Cardinals' early lead.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 1: Nolan Gorman #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Busch Stadium on May 1, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) | Getty Images Thanks to a strong start by Matthew Liberatore and offensive thunder from Nolan Gorman, Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson, the St. Louis Cardinals welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to town by beating them 7-2. After a 1-2-3 top of the first from Matthew Liberatore, the St. Louis Cardinals did not hesitate to get on the board with an assist from Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan. Ivan Herrera drew a one-out walk after struck out. then fouled out, but laced a single to left field. Both Walker and Herrera moved up a base after a throwing error by . The Cardinals were gifted their first run when Sheehan failed to notify the umpires that he was going to throw from a windup instead of the stretch. That resulted in a balk and a 1-0 Cardinals lead as Herrera scored. Walker would also score after Nolan Gorman lit up a 3-2 pitch from Sheehan and deposited it into the right field stands making it 3-0 Cardinals. The Dodgers drew closer in the top of the 2nd inning after singled to right and drilled a ball over Victor Scott II’s head in left-center field making it 3-1 St. Louis. The Cardinals would add to their lead in the 3rd inning when Alec Burleson turn on a low-inside pitch driving it over the right field wall giving St. Louis a 4-1 lead. Matthew Liberatore would last through 5 2/3 innings as he got into trouble in the top of the 6th inning giving up a single to followed by a walks to Smith and Hernandez. hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to make the score 4-2 Cardinals. took Liberatore out of the game and brought in who was able to limit the damage by getting Andy Pages on a flyout to short center field. In the top of the 7th inning, showed why he is a Gold Glove shortstop as he covered 122 feet in chasing down a ball in foul territory making an incredible catch while barely avoiding a collision with a sliding who was charging in from left field. would do his part by striking out looking to end the inning. The Cardinals would threaten in the bottom of the 7th inning when Ivan Herrera singled to right and Alec Burleson drew a walk. Jordan Walker then hung in on a two-strike breaking ball and ripped it down the left field line for a double scoring both Herrera and Burleson giving St. Louis a 6-2 lead. Masyn Winn was hit by a high-inside pitch by Henriquez who had come into the game in relief which Winn took issue with as he was hot heading to first base. Jordan Walker, who had advanced to third on his double when the ball was misplayed in left field, scored on a high chopper by Nathan Church that the Dodgers were unable to turn into a double play by forcing Winn at second. That extended Cardinals lead to 7-2 heading into the 8th inning. was brought in to handle the Dodgers in the top of the 8th. He was greeted by Freddie Freeman’s line-drive single to left to start the inning. After Smith lined out and Hernandez flied out, Kyle Tucker walked, but Graceffo stranded them both when he struck out Pages confirmed by an ABS challenge. Both Graceffo and Soriano would provide an inning each of scoreless relief. was brought in to close out a 5-run lead in the 9th inning and he did it with no drama. He retired Max Muncy on a flyout to center. Alec Burleson made an excellent play on a ball down the first base line from Rojas. Svanson also did a fine job covering the bag for the second out. Kim then singled to left bringing up Shohei Ohtani, but Svanson was able to get him to fly out to center to end the game. The Cardinals will send to the mound for Saturday night’s game against the Dodgers. It’s a 6:15pm central time first pitch at Busch Stadium for a game that will be a national TV broadcast on Fox.