SAN DIEGO — The feeling he got in the clubhouse after the Cardinals came one strike away from taking another close series from a supposedly far better team wasn’t one of being content to win two of four, to smother a good lineup or to lead in every game.
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Photos: Padres stun Cardinals in 9th inning, walk it off in 10th to split series
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) points skyward after hitting two-run home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio (97) delivers during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) comes off the during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Cardinals relief pitcher Ryne Stanek (55) delivers during the sixth inning of a game against the Padres on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego.
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Sung-Mun Song (24) steals second base ahead of the tag of St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt (26) during the fifth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Padres on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego.
Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) rounds the bases after hitting two-run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Padres on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego.
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) rounds the bases after hitting two-run home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) hits a single during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) hits a single during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) delivers during the first inning of a game against the Padres on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego.
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) delivers during the first inning against the SSan Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Walker Buehler (10) delivers during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Walker Buehler (10) delivers during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) delivers during the first inning against the SSan Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Walker Buehler (10) delivers during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher George Soriano (65) delivers during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher George Soriano (65) delivers during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jojo Romero (59) delivers during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jojo Romero (59) delivers during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Nick Castellanos (21) has a cooler dumped over him after the Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Nick Castellanos (21) has a cooler dumped over him after the Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Nick Castellanos (21) rounds the bases after hitting an two-run home run during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) celebrates after hitting a walk-off sacrifice fly during the tenth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) hits a walk-off sacrifice fly during the tenth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) hits a walk-off sacrifice fly during the tenth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) hits a walk-off sacrifice fly during the tenth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Nick Castellanos (21), right, is congratulated by shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
