Quinn Mathews pitches Cardinals past Giants 2-1 as Alec Burleson adds to
MLB-best RBI total
[September 15, 2026]
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Quinn Mathews took a no-hitter into the
sixth inning and Alec Burleson had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis
Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday
night.
Rookie catcher Leo Bernal also singled home a run for the Cardinals.
Mathews (2-3) retired his first 10 batters before walking Bryce Eldridge
in the fourth and didn't give up a hit until Grant McCray doubled
leading off the sixth. |
San Francisco Giants' Jonah Cox (53) is caught stealing as St. Louis
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn places the tag during the sixth inning of
a baseball game Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff
Roberson) |
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The 25-year-old rookie left-hander struck out eight and allowed
a run on four hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings — the longest
of his seven major league starts.
Ryne Stanek stranded two in a scoreless eighth and Riley O'Brien
retired Christian Koss on a groundout with runners at second and
third for his 37th save in 45 opportunities.
Thomas Saggese singled with one out in the fifth off Giants
starter Landen Roupp (9-14) and stole second. Iván Herrera
walked to chase Roupp, and Burleson singled on the first pitch
from Reiver Sanmartin for his 110th RBI and 61st hit with
runners in scoring position — both totals top the majors.
Burleson advanced on a wild pitch, Jordan Walker walked to load
the bases and Bernal singled for a 2-0 lead. Bernal had three of
the Cardinals' eight hits, and Burleson and Saggese both
finished with two.
Jonah Cox singled to drive in McCray in the sixth, but Bernal
threw out Cox trying to steal as Mathews struck out Eldridge to
keep it 2-1.
Justin Bruihl replaced Mathews with two outs and the bases
loaded in the seventh and retired McCray on a groundout to
preserve the one-run lead.
Up next
Giants RHP Blade Tidwell (0-2, 4.82 ERA) starts Tuesday opposite
Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante (12-6, 3.45).
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