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Photos: Cardinals stun Athletics in ninth inning to take series finale
Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) follows through on his RBI single during the sixth inning of a game against the Athletics on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif.
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) is hit by a pitch from the Athletics during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics left fielder Tyler Soderstrom (21) makes a catch during the sixth inning against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) delivers a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Jacob Lopez (57) delivers a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) delivers a pitch against the Athletics during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Jacob Lopez (57) delivers a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) celebrates his solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) celebrates getting the final out against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien (61) celebrates getting the final out against the Athletics on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif.
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) is interviewed by a television reporter following a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher JoJo Romero (59) delivers a pitch against the Athletics during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) returns to the dugout after making a pitching change against the Athletics during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Jack Perkins (50) delivers a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the go-ahead run against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Jacob Lopez (57) delivers a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Joel Kuhnel (47) delivers a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals catcher Iv鈥 Herrera (48) follows through on his RBI single against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) is hit by a pitch from the Athletics during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) runs out to take his place on the field after hitting a home run against the Athletics during the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Jacob Lopez (57) throws wildly to first base on a ground ball by 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) during the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) reacts to being hit by a pitch from the Athletics during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
