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McGreevy’s Gem, Walker’s HR Power Cardinals Past Dodgers 3-2

Michael McGreevy tossed six innings of shutout ball and Jordan Walker hit a two-run homer, powering the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 2, 2026.

The Cardinals offense ignited in the third inning, with Ivan Herrera and Alec Burleson recording back-to-back doubles. Jordan Walker then crushed a two-run home run to give St. Louis a 3-0 lead. On the mound, McGreevy dominated, allowing just three hits and zero runs over six frames, aided by a double-play combo of JJ Wetherholt and Masyn Winn. umafrika.club

The bullpen held firm in the late innings. JoJo Romero struck out Shohei Ohtani in the eighth, and Riley O'Brien secured the save in the ninth, striking out Freddie Freeman. Despite a late rally by the Dodgers that pulled them within one run, the Cardinals held on for the 3-2 victory.