Tommy Edman hit a long drive to left field which nicked off the glove of outfielder Alex Call for a two-run, two-out double to cap St. Louis’ five-run ninth inning in a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.
Edman had his second walk-off hit of the season. The Cardinals became the first team this season to win a game after trailing by four or more runs entering the ninth inning.
Paul Goldschmidt hit his 35th homer, a solo homer leading off the fourth. Goldschmidt leads the NL with 108 RBI. He’s one homer shy of tying his career best.
Jordan Montgomery turned in another strong outing with his new team. Montgomery allowed one run on three hits over 6 2/3 innings and did not get a decision. He struck out six, walked two and left with it tied 1-1.
OF Dylan Carlson was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left thumb strain. He is not expected to swing a bat for at least the next four days.
RHP Adam Wainwright (10-9, 3.21) will go for St. Louis today in the series finale, 11:20 with the pregame and the first pitch at 12:15 on KIRX.
The Rockies beat the Brewers 8-4 to give St. Louis a 9 1/2 game lead.