McGreevy’s Gem, Walker’s Bat Power St. Louis Cardinals Over Dodgers 3-2
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 2: Right fielder Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inningat Busch Stadium on May 2, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Le/Getty Images) | Getty Images Excuse me while I pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming.
No, this is real. The St. Louis Cardinals continue to prove they are more than just a timid rebuild as Michael McGreevy threw a gem and Jordan Walker’s bat continued to provide the power leading the Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the overpaid Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Cardinals bats would ignite starting in the 3rd inning as Ivan Herrera and Alec Burleson hit back-to-back doubles giving St. Louis a 1-0 lead. They would add to that score immediately afterward and Jordan Walker powered a 372 foot shot barely over the left field wall giving the Cardinals a 3-0 lead.
Meanwhile, Michael McGreevy appeared to be channeling his inner Greg Maddux as he kept the Dodgers on the ground tossing 6 innings allowing only 3 hits and no runs including a Sportscenter double play turned by now and future up-the-middle combo JJ Wetherholt and Masyn Winn. Someone find the radar gun and measure the velocity of Winn’s throw to first. 91.
6 mph! That had to sting Burleson’s glove. Ryne Stanek came in to handle the top of the 7th inning and after getting the first two outs decided to allow some drama.