Cardinals @ Astros · Apr 18, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Daikin Park Regular Season

St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals 7

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NIGHT game

5 Houston Astros Astros

Away starter

Andre Pallante

Home starter

Lance McCullers Jr.

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Welcome home, Winn: Cards' shortstop embraces Southern comfort in Houston

HOUSTON -- Masyn Winn continues to excel in his hometown. Winn, José Fermín and Alec Burleson all homered as the Cardinals extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-5 victory over the Astros on Saturday night at Daikin Park.

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Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson homer in Cardinals' win00:02:55

Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson homered to back Andre Pallante's five strikeouts in the Cardinals' 7-5 win over the Astros

Condensed Game: STL@HOU - 4/18/2600:10:09

Condensed Game: Masyn Winn and the Cardinals take on Shay Whitcomb and the Astros on April 18, 2026

Masyn Winn's two-run homer (1)00:00:36

Masyn Winn hits a two-run home run to left field in the top of the third inning, increasing the Cardinals lead, 4-1

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Cardinals @ Astros · 7–5

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