Nolan Gorman broke out of a slump with a homer and a pair of RBI, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Tuesday night.
José Quintana (5-6) gave up a run on five hits and he struck out five in five innings to earn his first win since Aug. 10.
Ryan Helsley pitched around a leadoff double to earn his 14th save in 18 opportunities.
LHP Steven Matz (left MCL tear) made a minor league rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Springfield. Matz threw 30 pitches, struck out three and walked three in 1 1/3 scoreless innings.
RHP Cory Abbott (0-2, 4.39 ERA) will get the start for the Nationals in the third of a four-game series Wednesday night, while the Cardinals counter with LHP Jordan Montgomery (8-3, 3.15 ERA), 5:50 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:45 on KIRX.
Colorado beat Milwaukee 10-7 to extend the Cardinals lead to 8 1/2.