Nolan Arenado delivered a pinch-hit RBI double in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals stifled the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense for a second straight game in a 2-1 victory.

Pinch-hitter Nolan Arenado hit a game-ending RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten off to a much better start than many anticipated. Coming into the season, many expected this team to lose a lot this year,

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend represented Tommy Edman’s first time at Busch Stadium since last summer’s three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox.

There were runners on first and second base when Matz came in to replace Fedde. The latter walked Dodgers standout catcher Will Smith, then allowed a single to Max Muncy. With someone in scoring position, Marmol chose to turn to Matz, which proved to be the right move.

The roster swap will see a relatively new swingman replace a relatively old one on the Dodgers' pitching staff.

After a long wait to begin the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play the San Diego Padres in the first meeting between the two clubs since the 2024 National League Division Series.