JJ Wetherholt hits tiebreaking double and Alec Burleson homers as Cardinals top Rockies 7-4
In a closely contested game, the St. Louis Cardinals outplayed the Colorado Rockies, securing a 7-4 victory on Sunday. With the score tied at 4, JJ Wetherholt drove in the game's tying run with a two-run double into center field. Alec Burleson followed suit, hitting a 19th home run 441 feet to right-center, extending the Cardinals' lead to 4-1.
The Cardinals capitalized on a three-run eighth inning, with Iván Herrera contributing an RBI single and Jordan Walker adding an RBI single. Brett Sullivan provided crucial offensive support for the Rockies with a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Jordan Walker and Brett Sullivan each delivered decisive hits for their respective teams.
Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien secured the win with a perfect ninth inning, earning his 29th save of the season. Starting pitcher Michael McGreevy lasted 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs and eight hits. The Rockies' reliever Tanner Gordon was charged with two runs and four hits in 3 1/3 innings. The Rockies, currently the worst team in the majors with a 46-72 record, will rely on rookie right-hander Gabriel Hughes to start the next game against Arizona.
Meanwhile, Cardinals' starter Hunter Dobbins (2-2, 3.60 ERA) will take the mound for his home debut against Philadelphia.
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