MLB wrap: Cardinals use six-run inning to push past Nationals

Alexis Mansanarez

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The Cardinals scored all the runs they needed in the fifth inning of their 6-3 win over the Nationals on Monday. 

St. Louis was held scoreless through the first four frames while Washington built an early 3-0 lead. 

But, Harrison Bader hit a home run over the center-field fence and the rest of the scoring followed.

Marcell Ozuna, José Martínez and Yadier Molina all recorded at least one RBI and Matt Carpenter came home on a wild pitch to move St. Louis in front. 

Neither team scored again as the Cardinals held on to win.

Michael Wacha earned the win after allowing three runs and four hits while striking out five in five innings of work. Patrick Corbin was charged with the loss.

Studs of the Night

Mookie Betts was 3 for 4 in the Red Sox's 9-4 win over the Athletics. He also drove in a run and scored one, as well.

Dodgers star Cody Bellinger made history as he has the most RBIs ever before May 1.

Duds of the Night

The Astros were shut down Monday. Houston went scoreless against Minnesota in a 1-0 loss. Both Jose Altuve and Yuli Gurriel went 0 for 4.

Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland allowed six hits and five earned runs in the team's 5-1 loss to the Brewers.

Highlight

Jesse Winker blasted a home run in the ninth inning to secure the Reds' 5-4 win over the Mets.

What's Next?

Rays (19-9) at Royals (9-20), 8:15 p.m. ET  — Tampa Bay is hoping to keep its revived win streak going while Kansas City has struggled. In Tuesday's game, the Rays will start Blake Snell (2-2, 2.54) while the Royals counter with Jakob Junis (2-2, 5.57).

 

Alexis Mansanarez