Marcell Ozuna and Kolten Wong each hit two-run doubles in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame shaky defense and a wild finish to extend Atlanta’s postseason misery, holding off the Braves 7-6 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Thursday night.
The Cardinals, back in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, fell behind 3-1 _ hurt by their normally reliable defense.
But Paul Goldschmidt homered in the eighth, sparking a two-run outburst that tied it 3. In the ninth, the Cardinals blew it open against Braves closer Mark Melancon.
In the Other NLDS game, The Los Angeles Dodgers shutout the Washington National 6-0.
Playoffs Today
Tampa Bay is at Houston 1 pm Games 1 ALDS
The St Louis Cardinals play at Atlanta 3:30, jack Flaherty starts for the Cardinals against Mike Follynewicz for the Braves in the NLDS. Cardinals lead the series 1-0
Minnesota is at the New York Yankess, game 1 of the ALDS
Washington is at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2 of the NLDS, Dodgers lead the series 1-0