Cardinals secure a 3-2 victory over the Giants in the 9th, thanks to Jordan Walker's game-winning double, scoring two runs.

The San Francisco Giants came close to tying their franchise record of 19 consecutive games with a home run, set in 1947, but fell short in their latest encounter against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants' streak of 18 games with a home run ended in this game, marking a disappointing end to their impressive run.

The game was a pitching duel, with Justin Verlander of the Giants and Andre Pallante of the Cardinals both putting in strong performances. Verlander, who has 3,536 career strikeouts, threw six scoreless innings for the Giants, striking out the side in the sixth inning and not walking a batter. Pallante, on the other hand, allowed two runs on five hits in six innings for the Cardinals.

The Giants managed to break the scoreless tie in the fourth inning, scoring two runs. Casey Schmitt hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Dominic Smith, and Drew Gilbert drove in Matt Chapman with a double to left. However, Ryan Walker of the Giants had a blown save in the ninth inning, allowing Jordan Walker of the Cardinals to hit a two-run double, securing the win for St. Louis.

The Giants have yet to announce their starting pitcher for Sunday's game, but it is likely that JT Brubaker, a newly added starting pitcher and long relief option who has recently joined the Giants roster, will take the mound. The Cardinals, meanwhile, have Sonny Gray (12-8) scheduled to pitch for Sunday's game.

The game was not without its tense moments. In the fifth inning, Victor Scott II attempted to steal third base but was thrown out by Patrick Bailey. Lars Nootbaar grounded out to end the threat in the fifth inning.

In the end, the St. Louis Cardinals emerged victorious with a score of 3-2, dealing the San Francisco Giants a tough loss in their pursuit of the 1947 franchise record. The Giants will look to bounce back in their next game, with Brubaker potentially leading the charge.

Cardinals secure a 3-2 victory over the Giants in the 9th, thanks to Jordan Walker's game-winning double, scoring two runs.