The Cardinals' top two relievers faltered late in an 11-9 loss Saturday to the Mariners at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Nathan Church speaks with the media after a loss to the Mariners at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien speaks with the media after a loss to the Mariners at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol speaks with the media after a loss to the Mariners at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore speaks with the media after a loss to the Mariners at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Photos: Mariners outslug Cardinals to win Game 2 on Saturday afternoon
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) slides safely past St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) for a stolen base during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro PagŽs (43) celebrates with shortstop Masyn Winn (0) after hitting a two run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (22) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (22) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) leaps at the wall and robs a home run from Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) leaps at the wall and robs a home run from Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) and right fielder Connor Joe (9) celebrate after the Mariners defeated the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher AndrŽs Mu–oz (75) reacts after the Mariners defeated the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) celebrates with designated hitter Cal Raleigh (29) celebrate after the Mariners defeated the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) celebrates with second baseman Cole Young (2) after the Mariners defeated the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) receives a curtain call after hitting a two run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher AndrŽs Mu–oz (75) reacts after the Mariners defeated the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) leaps and catches a line drive hit by Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) hits a two run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher AndrŽs Mu–oz (75) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young (2) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) celebrates with designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Will Wilson (7) hits a two home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Will Wilson (7) reacts after hitting a two home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (22) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) flips his bat after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) celebrates with first baseman Alec Burleson (41) after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
