Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals — Match recap

St. Louis Cardinals defeated Washington Nationals 5-3 at Busch Stadium. The 2-run margin settled a game in which the teams combined for 8 runs. At the plate, St. Louis Cardinals recorded 6 hits compared with 7 for Washington Nationals. The clubs combined for 4 home runs, with St. Louis Cardinals hitting 3 and Washington Nationals hitting 1. The pitching staffs registered 5 and 8 strikeouts respectively. The two lineups drew 4 walks in total. The inning-by-inning line score, team batting totals, pitching comparison and individual run scorers are shown below. Those figures provide the full statistical context for the result without replacing the interactive MLB dashboard, where current form and season filters remain available.