The St. Louis Cardinals avoided a series sweep by grinding out a 1-0 victory in a game where offense was scarce. St. Louis managed only three hits, but one swing from JJ Wetherholt proved to be enough to decide the result.
Wetherholt supplied the key moment with a solo home run, giving the Cardinals all the scoring they would need. In a low-scoring matchup, timely power made the difference as St. Louis struggled to generate much else at the plate.
On the mound, Hunter Dobbins and three relievers combined for a much-needed shutout. The pitching staff held firm throughout the game, protecting the slim lead and delivering the kind of clean, efficient performance the Cardinals needed to stop the slide.
For St. Louis, the win was less about offensive volume and more about execution in the biggest moments. A single home run and a complete team effort on the mound were enough to secure a narrow victory and prevent the series from ending in a sweep.
