MLB Roundup: Pirates Prevail Over Cardinals in 13-Inning Thriller
The Pittsburgh Pirates triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals in a 13-inning thriller, thanks to Joey Bart’s walk-off single. The day was filled with dramatic finishes from other teams, including late-game heroics by San Francisco, Milwaukee, and the Twins.
Published on April 10, 2025
On April 9, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a 13-inning nail-biter. Joey Bart emerged as the hero of the game with a clutch walk-off single after holding the Cardinals at bay, following a no-hit performance through 6 2/3 innings.
The day was packed with action across the league. San Francisco avoided a sweep with Mike Yastrzemski’s 10th-inning walk-off homer to beat Cincinnati 8-6, Milwaukee dominated Colorado 17-2 behind Jackson Chourio’s five RBIs, and Joe Ryan led the Twins to a 4-0 shutout over Kansas City, extending his lifetime record to 7-0 against them. Additional MLB action on the same day included the Oakland Athletics earning their first home win, marking a busy and memorable early season.