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Photos: Cardinals win opener vs. Athletics in Sacramento
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher JoJo Romero (59) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Brooks Kristie (48) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Athletics on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif.
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Joel Kuhnel (47) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) catches a foul ball against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) tags St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) after getting picked off during the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics center fielder Lawrence Butler (4) catches a fly ball against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Jose Fermin (15) catches a line drive against the Athletics during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) catches a pop fly against the Athletics during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) hits a two-RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) reacts after hitting a two-RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics second baseman Jeff McNeil (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) hits a two-RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) catches a pop fly against the Athletics during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Darell Hernaiz (2) rounds third base and scores a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) hits a single against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) and catcher Ivan Herrera (48) celebrate at the plate after scoring runs against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte (33) walks towards the dugout before the start of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics outfielders Henry Bolte (left) and Denzel Clark (right) pose for a photo before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) waits for the relay on a play at home against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante (53) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante (53) winds up for a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) rounds third base and scores a run on a hit by left fielder Jose Fermin (not pictured) in a game against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) wears an elephant mask and celebrates with center fielder Lawrence Butler (4) after hitting a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) wears an elephant mask and celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics second baseman Jeff McNeil (22) throws to first for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Brooks Kriske (48) is removed from the game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to an injury during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Scott Barlow (58) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien (61) and catcher Ivan Herrera celebrate their win over the Athletics on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif.
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher George Soriano (65) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
