Cardinals top Nationals, Walker homers for third straight game

Jordan Walker's hot start continues as St. Louis takes series from Washington.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:00pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstracted baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals, with the players' movements and the field of play broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.The Cardinals' series victory over the Nationals showcases the team's offensive firepower and young talent, like rising star Jordan Walker.Washington Today

Jordan Walker homered for the third consecutive game, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Wednesday. Alec Burleson led the Cardinals' offense with three hits and three RBIs, while Michael McGreevy picked up his first win of the season, allowing just one run over six innings.

Why it matters

The Cardinals' win over the Nationals continues their strong start to the 2026 season, with the young slugger Jordan Walker emerging as an early star. The team will look to build on this series victory as they return home to face the Boston Red Sox.

The details

In the series finale, the Cardinals jumped out to an early lead thanks to Alec Burleson's RBI single in the third inning. Jordan Walker then extended the lead with a solo home run in the fifth, his fifth of the season. Burleson added another RBI in the seventh, and Yohel Pozo drove in two more runs in the ninth to seal the victory. On the mound, Michael McGreevy pitched six strong innings, retiring the final 11 batters he faced.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Jordan Walker has now homered in three straight games for the Cardinals.

The players

Jordan Walker

A 23-year-old outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals who is off to a hot start this season, hitting five home runs in the team's first 12 games.

Alec Burleson

An outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals who led the team's offense in the win over the Nationals, recording three hits and three RBIs.

Michael McGreevy

The starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, who earned his first win of the season by allowing just one run over six innings.

Miles Mikolas

The starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals, who took the loss against his former team, the Cardinals.

Luis García Jr.

An infielder for the Washington Nationals who drove in the team's lone run in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Jordan Walker is really starting to find his groove at the plate. It's great to see him contributing to our success early in the season.”

— Oliver Marmol, Cardinals Manager

What’s next

The Cardinals will have Thursday off before opening a three-game home series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' series win over the Nationals, led by the continued hot hitting of young star Jordan Walker, demonstrates the team's potential to be a contender in the National League this season.