Photos: Cardinals hold on for series-opening win at Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy stands on the field during the third inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) throws the ball to third baseman Max Muncy (13) during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) makes contact with the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals' Masyn Winn runs the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani prepares to bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
A bobblehead of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is displayed on the field before a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani walks off the field during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy walks off the field after the ninth inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero, left, and catcher Pedro Pages shake hands at the end of a game against the Dodgers on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow takes the field during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) stands on first base during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman catches a pop fly during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera hits a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) collide at first base during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Anthony Banda walks off the field during the eighth inning of a baseball gameagainst the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts reacts in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals' Alec Burleson (41) congratulates teammate Ivan Herrera (48) after he hit a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals' Victor Scott II bunts during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez slides into second base during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez celebrates after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Cardinals take the lead three times and hold fast to it with JoJo Romero's scoreless ninth inning. His second save in as many chances secures 3-2 win at LA.
Romero is 2 for 2 in save opportunities since Helsley was traded, but as the only lefty in the bullpen, he cannot always wait for the ninth.
