Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 1 day ago
Nationals score 4 runs in 11th in an 8-5 victory over the Cardinals
Jorbit Vivas had a career-high four hits as Washington won its sixth game in seven tries after a seven-game skid.
On Saturday night in St. Louis, the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 with a four-run 11th inning sparked by a successful catcher's interference challenge against Leo Bernal.
Washington extended a six-game winning streak within its last seven contests. Meanwhile, the Cardinals dropped their fourth consecutive game despite rallying to force extra innings.
Daylen Lile homered in the first inning with two runs, while Jorbit Vivas collected a career-high four hits. Jose Tena's two-run double keyed the 11th-inning surge.
Riley Cornelio earned the win after pitching 1 2/3 innings, while Will Dion secured his first major league save. Gordon Graceffo took the loss for St. Louis.
The series concludes on Sunday with Cardinals LHP Quinn Mathews facing Nationals RHP Jake Irvin in the finale. Both teams seek momentum shifts.
SAN LUIS (AP) — Washington successfully challenged the receiver's interference with the bases filled in a 11th inning of four races on Saturday night, in the Nationals' 8-5 victory over the Cardinals of San...