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Drew Gilbert’s Two-Run Homer in the 10th Lifts Giants to a 6-5 Win over the Cardinals
Gilbert’s first home run with the Giants came off Riley O’Brien and scored Grant McCray as San Francisco improved to 7-6 in extra-inning games.
Drew Gilbert hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday at Busch Stadium.
The Cardinals fought back in the ninth inning, scoring two runs off reliever Dylan Smith to tie the game and force extra innings after San Francisco held a two-run lead.
Rookie Jonah Cox recorded three hits and two stolen bases, while Right-hander Anthony Molina allowed just two hits over 5 2/3 scoreless innings with six strikeouts.
Right-Hander Joel Kuhnel secured his eighth save in the 10th inning; the Giants improved to 7-6 in extra-inning games while the Cardinals dropped to 8-8.
Following an off day on Thursday, the Giants will travel to Los Angeles for a three-game series against the Dodgers, with LHP Cesar Perdomo scheduled to start on Friday.