ST. LOUIS — — Willson Contrerashit two three-run homers, Nolan Gormanalso homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals went deep seven times in a home game for the first time in 83 years to power past the Los Angeles Dodgers 16-8 in a slugfest Thursday night.
Nolan Arenado added a two-run homer, and Juan Yepez and Paul DeJong each hit solo homers run for St. Louis.
The Cardinals hit seven in a home game for the first time since May 7, 1940, when they did it against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Adam Wainwright (1-0) allowed five runs — two earned — and five hits in 5 1/3 innings for the win in his third start this season.
LF Tyler O’Neill (lower back strain) has been out since May 5 and did not begin a rehab assignment Thursday. Instead, he was to meet with doctors about his “lingering discomfort.”
LHP Steven Matz (0-4, 5.62) goes for St, Louis Friday, 6:20 with the pregame and the first pitch at 7:15 on KIRX.