JJ Wetherholt Helps Spark Early Lead in Cardinals' Win

JJ Wetherholt was instrumental in the St. Louis Cardinals' early scoring during Saturday's 7-5 victory over the Houston Astros. Wetherholt was hit by a pitch in the first inning, joining Ivan Herrera on base to ignite a rally that gave the Cardinals an immediate advantage. The early lead proved crucial as St. Louis went on to hit three home runs in the contest. Wetherholt's ability to get on base early in the game helped the Cardinals secure their 11th win of the 2026 season.