Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run during a four-run first inning, St. Louis’ bullpen held strong after starter Kwang Hyun Kim stumbled in his playoff debut and the Cardinals ruined the San Diego Padres’ long-awaited return to the playoffs with a 7-4 victory Wednesday in the opener of their NL wild-card series.
Cardinals: RHP Adam Wainwright (5-3, 3.15 ERA) is scheduled to start Game 2 on Thursday.
Other Games Wednesday
Houston beat Minnesota 3-1; Astros lead series 2-0
Oakland beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3, Series tied 1-1
Tampa Bay beat Toronto 8-2, Rays lead the series 2-0
The New York Yankees beat Cleveland 10-9, Yankees lead series 2-0
Atlanta beat Cincinnati 1-0, Braves lead series 1-0
Miami beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1; Marlins lead series 1-0
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Milwaukee 4-2, Dodgers lead the series 1-0