St Louis Cardinals Defeat Houston Astros 9-4!

Q: What was the final score of the Cardinals vs Astros game?

The final score was St. Louis Cardinals 9, Houston Astros 4.

Q: Who hit a three-run home run for the Cardinals?

Nolan Gorman hit a three-run home run for the Cardinals.

Q: How did the Cardinals score their runs against the Astros?

The Cardinals scored their runs through a combination of singles, walks, and home runs, including a significant three-run shot by Gorman.

Q: What were the key moments in the Cardinals' victory over the Astros?

Key moments included a strong performance by Nolan Gorman, who hit a three-run home run, and effective pitching by Justin Bruihl in relief.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 14: JJ Wetherholt #26 (R) celebrates with Iván Herrera #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning at Busch Stadium on April 14, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images) | Getty Images To kick off tonight’s game, JJ Wetherholt singled on a ground ball to third baseman Carlos Correa. Iván Herrera flew out to center fielder Taylor Trammell for the first out of the game. Alec Burleson singled on a line drive to center fielder Taylor Trammell. JJ Wetherholt advanced to 3rd. Jordan Walker singled on a sharp line drive to center fielder Taylor Trammell. JJ Wetherholt scored. Alec Burleson ran over to 3rd. It was 1-0 Cardinals! View Link Leahy looked good in the first inning. The Cardinals were up again and Church singled, and was then erased by a Pedro Pages ground into double play. Victor Scott II grounded out. 1-0 Cards still. The top of the 3rd began with both Wetherholt and Herrera getting hit by a pitch. Neither were hurt. Alec Burleson walked to load the bases, but then Jordan Walker struck out. And then struck out. Right when it seemed like we would have another LOBster fest, hit a seeing eye single between the 3rd baseman and shortstop! This would score two runs, Herrera and Burly. logged the third strikeout of the inning, but it was now 3-0 Cardinals! After striking out multiple batters and looking like a good starting pitcher to begin the game, gave up solo home runs to and ! 3-2 Cardinals. It can never be easy, can it? Leahy has been good in innings 1 & 2, but once the third inning comes around, his effectiveness falls off a cliff so far this season. In a hilarious beginning to the 4th inning, Pedro Pages hit a screaming double towards the left field line but still well fair, and Astros left fielder threw the ball directly into the ground. Even though the Astros stadium had a roof, the field looked wet and even sloshy, but not super obvious. I am not sure if the ball stuck to his hand somehow or what but it was awkward. Pedro Pages advanced to third on the throwing error. Victor Scott II struck out, then JJ Wetherholt grounded out… Pedro Pages hit was not wasted though, Ivan Herrera singled sharply to center, scoring Pages! To end the inning for the Cardinals, Alec Burleson struck out. The Cardinals were up 4-2 and Kyle Leahy was still in the game. Could he keep it at just 2 runs? Cardinals challenged the play at 1st, the call on the field was upheld: reached on a fielding error by first baseman Alec Burleson. Loperfido grounded out. Christian Walker was at second. Catcher interference was called on Pedro Pages. Runners at first and second, 1 out. Taylor Trammell singled on a hit that was batted down by an awesome play by JJ Wetherholt, who almost had it in his glove. This ended up preventing a run because Kyle Leahy was able to strike out Christian Vasquez and , ending the inning! He could hold it to two runs even with the bases loaded! This would be his 6th strikeout of the game! The new guard of Cardinals could not do anything this inning, Walker and Gorman both struck out, then Winn grounded out. Leahy was out again to pitch the 5th, and gave up another solo shot to Altuve! 4-3 Cardinals. Despite a Church walk to begin the 6th inning, Pages, Scott and Wetherholt all failed to do anything about it. Much to the cringe of some, relieved Kyle Leahy for the 6th inning. Justin Bruihl danced through the inning, unscathed. Loperfido, Smith, Trammell, 1-2-3. The 7th inning was the Cardinals inning to break out. After Herrera flew out, Burleson almost hit a home run! It was a double off the wall towards left center. Then Jordan Walker got on base with a walk. After Gorman had looked kind of dejected most of the night, he clobbered one over the left field wall, a moon shot! This three run home run put the Cardinals up 7-3 and took the edge off this game, big time! made short order of the lineup. We are blessed to have him on the team. I will enjoy it while I can, surely he will be good trade bait and we will not compete this season. The Cardinals offense would not be done for the night. The 8th inning brought more rewards. While the inning began without promise, Pages and Scott ground out and strike out, respectively, the never give up attitude of the Cardinals offense was on display with a JJ Wetherholt walk, an excellent at bat… which set up #2 hitter Ivan Herrera, who was due! Herrera launched one in Houston, off the left field terrace wall (is that what it is called?). 9-3 Cardinals!!! was into the game to pitch the 8th. Stanek toyed with Cardinals fans with a juggling feat involving high WHIP and a near disaster, but he also struck out the side and only gave up a run. What a miracle! The Cardinals didn’t do anything in the 9th so it was up to to finish it off, and he did! Altuve, Alvarez, and Carlos Correa all put down by big George.