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Jordan Walker Homers Third Straight as Cardinals Edge Nationals
Jordan Walker homered in his third consecutive game and fourth time in his last five outings, helping the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6–1 win over the Washington Nationals on April 8, 2026. Alec Burleson added three hits and drove in three runs, while Michael McGreevy held the Nationals to just four hits over six innings. The win capped a 3–3 road trip for the Cardinals. Walker’s power surge has tied him for the National League lead in home runs after 12 games. The team returns home to host the Boston Red Sox for the upcoming weekend series.