Guardians Outslug Cardinals Despite Jordan Walker's 8th Homer

Brayan Rocchio, Daniel Schneemann, and Steven Kwan lead Cleveland's offensive outburst.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:19am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with players and the field broken down into overlapping planes of color and shape, capturing the energy and dynamism of the sport.A cubist interpretation of the high-scoring battle between the Guardians and Cardinals, with Jordan Walker's towering home run a focal point of the fragmented composition.Cleveland Today

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 on Monday, with Brayan Rocchio hitting a two-run homer and Daniel Schneemann and Steven Kwan adding two RBIs each. Guardians starter Gavin Williams went five-plus innings, giving up two runs, while Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore allowed four runs over five innings. Jordan Walker hit his major-league-leading eighth home run for the Cardinals.

Why it matters

The Guardians' offensive explosion against the Cardinals showcases their ability to win high-scoring games, while Jordan Walker's continued power surge demonstrates his emergence as a young star for St. Louis.

The details

Rocchio's two-run homer in the sixth inning broke the game open for the Guardians, who also got RBI singles from Schneemann and Kwan. The Cardinals' lone bright spot was Jordan Walker, who hit his eighth home run of the season to lead all of Major League Baseball.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • Walker's home run came in the sixth inning to open the frame.

The players

Brayan Rocchio

A Guardians outfielder who hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to help Cleveland pull away.

Jordan Walker

A 23-year-old Cardinals outfielder who hit his major-league-leading eighth home run of the season.

Gavin Williams

The Guardians starting pitcher who went five-plus innings, giving up two runs.

Matthew Liberatore

The Cardinals starting pitcher who allowed four runs over five innings.

Daniel Schneemann

A Guardians player who drove in two runs with a single.

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What they’re saying

“Jordan Walker is really emerging as a star this season. His power numbers are incredible.”

— Jim Edmonds, Cardinals Analyst

What’s next

The Guardians and Cardinals will continue their series on Tuesday, with the Cardinals looking to even things up after Monday's loss.

The takeaway

The Guardians showed their offensive firepower in this game, with several players contributing key hits. Meanwhile, Jordan Walker's continued power surge is a bright spot for the Cardinals as they try to keep pace in the NL Central.