Nationals Stun Cardinals in Dramatic Eight‑Inning Rally

Late‑Game Heroics

Washington broke a five‑game skid Monday night at Nationals Park, turning a 6‑3 deficit into a 9‑6 victory over St. Louis. A three‑run burst in the eighth inning, powered by back‑to‑back homers from James Wood, Brady House and CJ Abrams, sealed the comeback.

Pitching Matchup

Cardinals left‑hander Andre Pallante, 1‑0 with a 0.00 ERA, delivered five solid innings, conceding two runs on three hits. He received little run support as the bullpen surrendered six runs in the eighth. Washington starter Zack Littell kept the Cardinals at bay early, but his offense exploded late.

Implications

The win snaps Washington’s losing streak and keeps the Cardinals hovering at 5‑4, fourth in the NL Central. Both clubs look to build momentum as the divisional race tightens.