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Yohel Pozo's Pinch-Hit Homer in the 8th Powers Cardinals Past Cubs, Michael Busch
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 5 – Pozo's homer ended the Cardinals' four-game losing streak and helped secure their 8-6 win, with Ryan Helsley earning his 17th save, officials said.
- On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Wrigley Field, Yohel Pozo delivered a pinch-hit three-run home run in the eighth inning, fueling the St. Louis Cardinals’ comeback to secure an 8-6 victory over Chicago.
- The Cardinals were down 5-3 entering the eighth inning before Alec Burleson's solo home run and Nolan Gorman's RBI single sparked a comeback, ultimately leading to Pozo’s game-winning hit.
- Thomas Saggese, a late addition replacing Nolan Arenado at third base, had two hits and two RBIs, including a first-inning 2-RBI single that gave the Cardinals an early lead.
- Steven Matz earned the win by pitching five innings with a 5-2 record, and Ryan Helsley secured his 17th save by pitching a scoreless ninth inning.
- The victory ended the Cardinals' four-game losing streak and demonstrated the impact of Pozo's third season homer, highlighting his value despite starting the year on a minor-league deal without a spring training invite.
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The Quad-City Times+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
How a bloop, a bunt, a bouncer, and a blast rallied Cardinals past Cubs
From 90 feet away or a continent away, confidence grew as Yohel Pozo came to the plate to deliver a pinch-hit, three-run homer that lifted Cardinals to 8-6 win.
·Cherokee County, United States
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Pozo's pinch-hit homer lifts Cardinals over Cubs
·New York, United States
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