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Walker, Winn Spark Cardinals' Victory
8 May
Summary
- Jordan Walker scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning.
- Matthew Liberatore pitched six scoreless innings for the win.
- Rodolfo Durán made his major league debut for the Padres.
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Thursday night, extending their recent success to eight wins in their last ten games. Jordan Walker provided the pivotal moment, doubling in the seventh inning and scoring the game-winning run on Masyn Winn's triple.
Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore was credited with the win, allowing only three hits and three walks over six innings while striking out six batters. The bullpen continued the strong performance, with Riley O'Brien securing his 11th save.
For the Padres, starter Michael King delivered six innings of one-hit baseball. Rookie Bradgley Rodriguez took the loss after Walker's decisive double. Catcher Rodolfo Durán made his major league debut for San Diego, going hitless in three at-bats but throwing out a runner attempting to steal.
