JJ Wetherholt

St. Louis Cardinals rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning at PNC Park, igniting a four-run rally for a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The win snapped the Cardinals' four-game losing streak in the opener of a four-game series. Wetherholt, from the northern Pittsburgh suburb of Mars, Pennsylvania, played his first major league game in his hometown.

26 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

The St. Louis Cardinals came from behind to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-7 on Opening Day at Busch Stadium. Prospect JJ Wetherholt marked his MLB debut with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly. The Cardinals erupted for eight runs in the sixth inning to secure the victory.