4 takeaways from St. Louis Cardinals series split with Nationals

Tommy Edman caps the Cardinals’ epic comeback Wednesday

Jordan Montgomery continued his impressive run since joining the Cardinals. He had a no-decision but threw 6.2 innings, giving up three hits, two walks, and one earned run. He did strike out six batters.

Jojo Romero pitched two-thirds of an inning, giving up a hit and one earned run. Giovanny Gallegos pitched one-third of an inning, giving up three hits and three runs, including a homer to Luke Voit. He did strike out one batter.  Zack Thompson pitched a third of an inning, giving up a hit and a walk.

Jake Woodford earned his fourth win of the season, giving up two hits.

Paul Goldschmidt started the Cardinals’ scoring in the fourth inning with his 35th home run on a fly to left field.

Down 5-1, the Cardinals would have to mount an epic comeback to win Wednesday. Luckily, they did just that!

Brendan Donovan singled on a grounder to left field. Paul Goldschmidt walked. Nolan Arenado hit a ground-rule double on a liner to the right-field line. Brendan Donovan scored.

Corey Dickerson grounded out to the second base, allowing Goldschmidt to score. Tyler O’Neill walked, and then Nolan Gorman struck out.

Yadier Molina singled to left field, scoring Arenado. Ben DeLuzio came into the game to pinch run for Molina. And then this happened:

Tommy Edman epically ended things with a double on a liner to left field, scoring O’Neill and DeLuzio. They had quite the celebration thanks to Edman’s heroics.