Iván Herrera’s 3-run homer in the 9th inning rallies the Cardinals to a 7-6 win over the Rockies
St. Louis Cardinals' Iván Herrera hit a game-winning three-run homer in the ninth inning, securing a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. The win brings the teams within one game of each other in the race for the final National League wild card spot.
Trailing 6-4 in the ninth inning, Thomas Saggese drew a leadoff walk from Jordan Romano and stole second base without being caught. José Fermín added to the bases-loaded situation with a reach on a throwing error by third baseman Connor Norby. Herrera then crushed a 1-2 slider 430 feet to center field, shattering Romano's fourth save opportunity.
Riley O'Brien stepped in to relieve Romano and struck out two batters in the ninth, tallying his 36th career save. However, a throwing error by O'Brien on a pickoff attempt advanced the potential tying run to second base. Cole Carrigg then struck out to end the inning, sealing the Cardinals' hard-fought victory. Cade Winquist (1-0) pitched 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief, marking his first major league win.
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