Photos: Cardinals look for two in second game of three against the Washington Nationals
Andre Pallante endures a long, hard six innings as the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals succumb to an 8-2 loss against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium.
Washington Nationals Brady House and Alex Call celebrate two runs scoring on Wednesday July 9, 2025, as 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages laments the play in the third inning of a game at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante collects himself on the mound Wednesday, July 9, 2025, as the Nationals’ Amed Rosario is congratulated while rounding the bases on a home run in the fifth inning of a game at Busch Stadium.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante throws to Washington Nationals batter Josh Bell on Wednesday July 9, 2025, in the fist inning of a game at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals runner Willson Contreras crosses home plate on Wednesday July 9, 2025, after an Alec Burleson single RBI in the first inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante regroups at the mound on Wednesday July 9, 2025, after giving up a three-run homer to Nathaniel Lowe, who crosses home plate in the first inning of a game at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
Washington Nationals and former 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals infielder Paul DeJong signs autographs before the game on Wednesday July 9, 2025, before his team plays the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals infielder Willson Contreras sets for a batter on Wednesday July 9, 2025, in the first inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras breaks his bat Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the third inning of a game against the Nationals at Busch Stadium.
Washington Nationals batter Amed Rosario is congratulated by teammates on Wednesday July 9, 2025, after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante attends a meeting at the plate on Wednesday July 9, 2025, with pitching coach Dusty Blake and the infield in the fourth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals infielder Nolan Arenado fails on a bare-handed play on the ball on Wednesday July 9, 2025, in the fourth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante collects himself at the mound on Wednesday July 9, 2025, as Washington Nationals runner Amed Rosario is congratulated rounding bases on a single home run in the fifth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante throws on Wednesday July 9, 2025, in the sixth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young misses a ball hit by 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals batter Lars Nootbaar on Wednesday July 9, 2025, in the seventh inning of a game at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals runner Lars Noobaar scores on Wednesday July 9, 2025, off a Masyn Winn single in the seventh inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
Christian Gooden | Post-Dispatch
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While the Cardinals trailed early vs. the Nationals on Wednesday at Busch Stadium, their offense's troubles vs. left-handed starters stalled a comeback.
Andre Pallante matched a season-high with seven runs allowed in the Cardinals' 8-2 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday at Busch Stadium.
Over his previous 23 relief appearances, Cardinals lefty JoJo Romero has sported a 0.47 ERA and notched 12 holds following a rocky start to 2025.
