St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals - September 20, 2026

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Nationals logo, Nationals 73-83, 1 0, 2 1, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 2, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 3, H 7, E 1

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Cardinals logo, Cardinals 76-80, 1 1, 2 0, 3 1, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 3, 9 -, R 5, H 6, E 0

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Pitching

WinnerL. Gastelum (5-3)

LoserY. Cruz (0-2)

SaveR. O'Brien (38)

Blown SaveE. Tolman (3)

Scoring

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Bot 3JJ Wetherholt singles to center field. José Fermín scores.

Top 2Jacob Young out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Nathan Church. Harry Ford to second. Daylen Lile scores.

Bot 1Ivan Herrera homers to left field.

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St. Louis Cardinals

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We love you, St. Louis! ❤️

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[STLtoday] Cardinals power way to final home win in 2026 with blasts from Ivan Herrera, Leo Bernal https://t.co/zpyu302ryK #stlcards #cardinals

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Derrick Goold

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Cardinals power way to final home win in 2026 with blasts from Ivan Herrera, Leo Bernal Instant coverage from @TheDanGuerrero: https://t.co/OC9tAisW2X

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FINAL: Cardinals 5, Washington 3 #stlcards #cardinals

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Derrick Goold

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Leo Bernal puts them ahead. Riley O’Brien keeps them there with a helping hand from Victor Scott II. #stlcards 5, #natitude 3 That’s a wrap on 2026 at home.

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Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Washington Nationals	+1.5 -176	O 8.5 -122	+110
SL Cardinals	-1.5 +146	U 8.5 +100	-130

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