Photos: 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals clinch 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks
The 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals host the Arizona Diamondbacks at home in Busch Stadium on Friday, May 23, 2025. The Cardinals won 4-3 with a three run play.
Cardinals third base Nolan Arenado makes contact to drive in three runs and give the Redbirds the lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday at Busch Stadium.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals second base Brendan Donovan (33) high fives his team mates as the last of three to score from in three run play during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas delivers to the plate against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals second base Brendan Donovan (33) catches a ball in the outfield for an out during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals second base Brendan Donovan (33) celebrates a walk on his way to first base during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals first base Alec Burleson (41) swings at the ball during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II (11) takes a swing a the ball during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
An athletic trainer looks at 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals second base Brendan Donovan (33) ankle after getting hit with a pitch during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) argues with the home plate umpire during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera (48) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a run during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher JoJo Romero (59) pitches the ball during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (21) catches a ball in outfield for an out during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals second base Brendan Donovan (33) slide into second base after getting caught out during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley throws a strike during a game against the Diamondbacks on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) throws a pitch during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés (43) hits a foul ball during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (56) throws during the ninth inning of a game against the Diamondbacks on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (21) catches a ball in outfield for an out during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II (11) swings at the ball during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) fixes his hat before approaching the pitchers mound at the top of the 8th inning during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) pitches the ball during the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinal's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Arenado's bases-clearing triple off former Cardinals pitching prospect sends host Cardinals to a 4-3 victory, makes a winner of Miles Mikolas on Friday.
Whether it's a change to Arenado's swing or an overhaul of how Mikolas uses his pitches — both adaptations for age were key factors in Cardinals' 4-3 victory against Arizona.
