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Cardinals win back-to-back in Houston, Astros slump again

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HOUSTON — On Friday night the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 9-4 as Nolan Gorman hit a three-run homer and Iván Herrera added a two-run shot, with starter Kyle Leahy going five innings; Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak and the Cardinals pushed their winning streak to three. On Saturday the Cardinals followed with a 7-5 victory as Masyn Winn, José Fermín and Alec Burleson supplied homers, Andre Pallante worked five innings for the win, and the club extended its streak to four games; the Astros produced solo homers from Yordan Álvarez and others but registered a longer multi-game losing stretch this week.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

March 30: Nolan Gorman recorded a prior home run noted in local reporting.
Friday: Cardinals defeated Astros 9-4; Gorman three-run and Herrera two-run homers highlighted the win.
Friday night: Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 12 games; Kyle Leahy earned the victory.
Saturday: Cardinals beat Astros 7-5 with homers from Winn, Fermín and Burleson; streak reached four games.
Saturday night: Astros recorded their 11th loss in 13 games, raising short-term concerns about offense and starting consistency.

Why This Matters to You

The Cardinals' winning streak is heating up just as the Astros are cooling down. If you're a Cardinals fan, it's time to celebrate. If you're an Astros supporter, it's a tough week. Either way, it's a reminder that baseball's unpredictability is part of its charm.

The Bottom Line

The Cardinals are on a roll, and the Astros are in a slump. It's a tale of two teams heading in opposite directions. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves the highs and lows of baseball season.