The Cardinals scored early and added on late en route to a 7-2 series-opening win over the Dodgers on Friday night at Busch Stadium.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals relief pitcher George Soriano speaks with the media with the assistance of interpreter Kleininger Teran after a series-opening win over the Dodgers at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Friday, May 1, 2026.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol speaks with the media after a series-opening win over the Dodgers at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Photos: Cardinals' bats stay hot as they beat Dodgers to open series at Busch Stadium
Cardinals special assistant to the president of baseball operations Yadier Molina acknowledges fans prior to a game against the Dodgers on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) pitches against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) at bat against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) at bat against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) catches a fly ball hit by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman hits a solo home run during the first inning of a game against the Dodgers on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on during a game against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) pitches against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Former ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith unveils a sign with the names of Formers ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals players Yaider Molina Albert Pujols and Bill Sherdel indicating they are being inducted into the Cardinals hall of fame prior to a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Dustin May (3) is gifted his 2025 World Series ring by members of his former team the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to their game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Dustin May (3) poses for a photo with his former teammates on the Los Angeles Dodgers who gave him his 2025 World Series ring prior to their game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Dustin May (3) poses for a photo with his 2025 World Series ring gifted to him by his former team the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to their game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) hits an RBI double against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) speaks with a teammate during a game against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates after hitting an RBI double against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) catches a fly ball hit by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) speaks with a teammate during a game against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) fields a ground ball hit by the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) is congratulated by ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on during a game against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) at bat against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is hit by a pitch in the seventh inning Friday, May 1, 2026, against the Dodgers at Busch Stadium.Â
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kyle Hurt (63) pitches against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) catches a fly ball hit by the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a two run double against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Cardinals reliever Matt Svanson and catcher Pedro Pages celebrate after the Redbirds beat the Dodgers on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Busch Stadium.Â
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals relief pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals relief pitcher Matt Svanson (49) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) reacts after being hit by a pitch by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) catches a fly ball hit by the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
