Brendan Donovan homered in a three-run third inning, Lars Nootbaar hit a solo homer in the sixth, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 4-2.

Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game to be played on July 9, 2025 on ESPN.

With two more series until the All-Star break, the Cardinals look to get back on track and force John Mozeliak to make some difficult decisions at the Trade Deadline. Mo recently stated that the team could look to add at the deadline and ownership would be on board with a little payroll expansion,

CJ Abrams and the Nationals take on Brendan Donovan and the Cardinals on July 8, 2025. More From This Game; Washington Nationals; St. Louis Cardinals; game recap; Apple News; Tune