Red Sox @ Cardinals · Apr 12, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Apr 12, 2026

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Brayan Bello

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Andre Pallante

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Contreras' 4-hit, 3-RBI day paces Boston's dominant finale

ST. LOUIS -- Willson Contreras made sure this series ended on his terms. Facing his former team, Contreras powered the Red Sox to a 9-3 win over the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium, finishing a series-clinching victory with four hits and three RBIs.

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Willson Contreras leads Red Sox offense in 9-3 win00:03:01

Willson Contreras goes 4-for-5 with a two-run home run and three singles to lead the Red Sox to a 9-3 victory in the rubber match against the Cardinals

Condensed Game: BOS@STL - 4/12/2600:10:18

Condensed Game: Willson Contreras and the Red Sox take on Jordan Walker and the Cardinals on April 12, 2026

Willson Contreras' four-hit day00:01:31

Willson Contreras goes 4-for-5 with a two-run home run and three singles against the Cardinals

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Red Sox @ Cardinals · 9–3

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