Photos: Cardinals come back but fall short in extra innings vs. Giants
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman Bryan Torres (39) throws to first base for an out against San Francisco Giants outfielder Jonah Hill (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals center fielder Nathan Church (27) catches a deep fly ball hit by San Francisco Giants infielder Bryce Eldridge (not pictured) for an out during the eighth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) walks to the dugout after a pitching change in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals relief pitcher Justin Bruihl (47) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman Bryan Torres (39) fields an infield ground ball hit by San Francisco Giants outfielder Jonah Hill (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals relief pitcher Justin Bruihl (47) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) walks to the dugout after a pitching change in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) smiles at first baseman Alec Burleson (41) during a pitching change in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) hands the ball to manager Oliver Marmol (37) during a pitching change in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) jogs to the dugout after hitting a solo home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) celebrates with second baseman Bryan Torres after scoring on an RBI double hit by outfielder Nathan Church during the seventh inning of a game against against the Giants on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) celebrates with right fielder Jordan Walker (18) after hitting a solo home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) scores a run on an RBI double hit by outfielder Nathan Church (27) against San Francisco Giants pitcher Trent Harris (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) walks to the dugout during a pitching change against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) reacts near 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Thomas Saggese (25) after hitting a double during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) celebrates with third base coach Ron Warner (75) after hitting a solo home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) scores a run on an RBI double hit by infielder Bryce Eldridge (8) as 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) looks on during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) reacts near 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Thomas Saggese (25) after hitting a double during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers slides into second base with a double ahead of the tag by Cardinals shortstop Thomas Saggese (25) during the fifth inning of a game Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) catches a fly ball for an out hit by San Francisco Giants outfielder Turner Hill (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants bench coach Jayce Tingler (33) talks with umpires during the lineup card exchange at home plate before a game against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Christian Koss (50) scores a run on an RBI sacrifice fly hit by infielder Bryce Eldridge (not pictured) against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Christian Koss (50) scores a run on an RBI sacrifice fly hit by infielder Bryce Eldridge (not pictured) against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge (8) hits an RBI sacrifice fly against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge (8) runs and watches the ball after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Turner Hill (52) throws the ball to an infielder after single hit by 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals outfielder Bryan Torres (39) during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Turner Hill (52) fields a single hit by 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals outfielder Bryan Torres (39) during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Joshua Baez (22) bats against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Turner Hill (52) scores a run an on RBI double hit by designed hitter Rafael Devers (16) against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Turner Hill (52) scores a run on an RBI double hit by designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (62) throws a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (62) throws a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (62) throws a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Dylan Smith (66) throws a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Ryne Stanek (55) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Shay Whitcomb (13) hits a single against 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Ryne Stanek (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Jose Fermin (15) hits an RBI sacrifice fly against San Francisco Giants pitcher Dylan Smith (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Dylan Smith (66) talks with catcher Andrew Knizner (19) and teammates on the mound during the ninth inning against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Joshua Baez (22) slides to score a run on an RBI sacrifice fly hit by left fielder Jose Fermin (not pictured) against San Francisco Giants pitcher Dylan Smith (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Jose Fermin (15) watches the ball after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly against San Francisco Giants pitcher Dylan Smith (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Ryne Stanek (55) celebrates with catcher Leo Bernal (13) after the third out of the ninth inning with the bases loaded against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Ryne Stanek (55) reacts after the third out of the ninth inning with the bases loaded against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Shay Whitcomb (13) hits a single against 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Ryne Stanek (not pictured) and catcher Leo Bernal (13) during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
By the end of the 11th inning, a bounding grounder gloved by shortstop Thomas Saggese was enough to send the Giants to a walk-off, 5-4 victory.
The club sought a fresh arm and optioned the young right-hander to Class AAA, but Marmol says he wants Rincon back after his debut was disrupted by an umpire.
A bunt and groundball were all the Giants needed to pull ahead for a walk-off, 5-4 victory Monday at Oracle Park after blowing an early three-run lead to the Cardinals.
