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Thomas Saggese Leads 5-Homer Outburst in Cardinals' 13-8 Win over Dodgers

The Cardinals hit three more home runs and capitalized on a Dodgers defensive miscue after Eric Lauer allowed seven runs in three innings.

  • On Tuesday, The Cardinals defeated The Dodgers 13-8 at Dodger Stadium, scoring their most runs in a single game at this venue behind five home runs.
  • Dodgers starter Eric Lauer allowed seven runs in three innings, marking his shortest start since joining the team after reclaiming his rotation spot last week when Roki Sasaki landed on the injured list.
  • Thomas Saggese hit two home runs, while Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker, Urias, and Joshua also connected for The Cardinals, who loaded the bases twice in the third inning to extend their lead to 7-0.
  • Despite activating Catcher Will Smith and Wrobleski from the injured list on Tuesday, The Dodgers fell to The Cardinals and dropped to 28-2 when scoring at least eight runs this season.
  • The Cardinals will deploy a bullpen game Wednesday against Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who holds a 12-8 record and 2.56 ERA as The Dodgers pursue a comeback.
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Thomas Saggese leads 5-homer outburst in Cardinals' 13-8 win over Dodgers

The St. Louis Cardinals hit five home runs, including a pair by Thomas Saggese and a two-run shot from Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker, in a 13-8 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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[OSEN=Reporter Jo Eun-hye] The LA Dodgers suffered a crushing defeat against the St. Louis Cardinals as Eric Lauer collapsed. The Dodgers lost 8-13 to the St. Louis Cardinals in a 2026 Major League Baseball home game held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on the 2nd (KST). Lauer, who started the game, became the losing pitcher after allowing 7 runs on 8 hits (2 home runs), 1 walk, and 2 strikeouts over 3 innings.

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KMJ-AF1 broke the news on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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