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