The St. Louis Cardinals secured a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Lars Nootbaar, Willson Contreras, and Nolan Arenado all hit home runs in the game, with Miles Mikolas delivering a strong pitching performance. The Cardinals are on an impressive eight-game winning streak, their longest since August of 2022. Nootbaar’s leadoff homer in the first inning set the tone, while Contreras and Arenado also contributed with their own blasts. MacKenzie Gore pitched well for the Nationals but couldn’t match the Cardinals’ offensive firepower. The win extends the Cardinals’ unbeaten run to two series, outscoring their opponents 33-7 in the process. Next, they will face the Philadelphia Phillies, while the Nationals will take on the Atlanta Braves in their upcoming games.
