Paul Goldschmidt hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid.
Leading off the ninth, Goldschmidt hit a 2-2 sinker from Dylan Floro (3-3) into the left field stands for his 16th homer of the season and eighth career walk-off shot.
Ryan Helsley (4-2) picked up the victory in relief. Starter Miles Mikolas allowed three runs on seven hits in six innings.
The Cardinals recalled RHP Kyle Leahy from Triple-A Memphis and designated RHP Giovanny Gallegos for assignment.
RHP Andre Pallante (4-4, 3.92 ERA) will face RHP Nathan Eovaldi (7-4, 3.31 ERA) in first game of a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers Monday on night, 5:50 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:45 on KIRX.