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Nationals rally, Cardinals answer with extra-inning victory

PUBLISHED Apr 6, 2026, 11:45 PM ET

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Washington — On Monday night at Nationals Park, the Washington Nationals erased a three-run deficit when James Wood, Brady House and CJ Abrams hit eighth-inning homers to produce a 9-6 comeback win over the St. Louis Cardinals, overturning a 6-3 score and snapping Washington's skid. Washington — The following night the Cardinals rebounded, rallying in the late innings and winning 7-6 in 10 innings after Nathan Church homered and Thomas Saggese delivered a go-ahead double in the 10th; Riley O'Brien recorded the final out as both teams assess bullpen performance this week.

By Moonie | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Monday night: Nationals rally with three eighth-inning home runs to win 9-6.
James Wood's three-run homer tied the game in the eighth inning.
Two Cardinals relievers (Ryne Stanek, Matt Svanson) allowed the eighth-inning runs.
Tuesday night: Cardinals rally and win 7-6 in 10 innings; Nathan Church homered.
Thomas Saggese delivered a 10th-inning go-ahead double; Riley O'Brien closed for the save.

News Intelligence

This back-and-forth series between the Nationals and Cardinals shows the unpredictability of baseball. It's a reminder to keep an eye on your team's bullpen performance. Late-inning rallies can change the game. If you're a fan, consider how this might affect your viewing strategy.

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Who Benefited

The Washington Nationals benefited from a three-homer eighth inning—led by James Wood, Brady House and CJ Abrams—to secure a 9-6 comeback win, while the St. Louis Cardinals capitalized the following night through Nathan Church and Thomas Saggese to notch a 7-6 extra-inning victory.

Who Impacted

The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen suffered notable failures in Monday's eighth inning, yielding six runs and the loss, though the team rebounded Tuesday; Washington's bullpen also showed vulnerability in extra innings, allowing a decisive run in the 10th.