Wetherholt's 1st career multi-HR game sparks Cards' walk-off winner

St. Louis prospect JJ Wetherholt belts two homers, makes dazzling catch in 6-5 extra-inning win over Guardians.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:50am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in a cubist style, breaking down a baseball game into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of vibrant color, with the ball and bats as the central focal points.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic extra-inning Cardinals victory, with JJ Wetherholt's two home runs and game-winning hit as the focal points of the fractured, geometric composition.Cleveland Today

JJ Wetherholt, the top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, had the first multi-homer game of his career, blasting two home runs and making a spectacular catch to lead the Cardinals to a 6-5 walk-off victory over the Cleveland Guardians in 10 innings. Wetherholt's homers, including a two-run shot in the 8th inning to tie the game, sparked the Cardinals' comeback after they had fallen behind 5-2.

Why it matters

Wetherholt's breakout performance is a positive sign for the Cardinals, who are counting on the 23-year-old rookie to be a key part of their lineup this season. The win also keeps the Cardinals undefeated in extra-inning games so far this year.

The details

Wetherholt's first homer, a solo shot in the 3rd inning, left his bat at 106.4 mph. His second, a two-run blast in the 8th, traveled 99 mph but cleared the left-field wall. The Cardinals trailed 5-2 in the 8th before Wetherholt's homer tied it, and they won it in the 10th on a sacrifice fly. Iván Herrera and Jordan Walker also contributed for the Cardinals, while José Ramírez and Daniel Schneemann homered for the Guardians.

  • Wetherholt's first homer came in the 3rd inning.
  • Wetherholt's second homer, a two-run shot, came in the 8th inning.
  • The Cardinals won the game in the 10th inning on a sacrifice fly.

The players

JJ Wetherholt

The top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, who had the first multi-homer game of his career and made a dazzling catch to lead the team to victory.

Iván Herrera

The Cardinals catcher who hit his first homer of the season in the 1st inning.

Jordan Walker

The Cardinals outfielder who extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a single.

José Ramírez

The Guardians third baseman who hit a solo homer in the 1st inning.

Daniel Schneemann

The Guardians outfielder who hit a solo homer in the 2nd inning.

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What’s next

The Cardinals will look to continue their strong start to the season and build on Wetherholt's breakout performance when they face the Guardians again on Wednesday.

The takeaway

Wetherholt's two-homer game and game-saving catch showcase the young talent that has the Cardinals excited about their future. The win also demonstrates the team's resilience, as they rallied from a late deficit to secure the victory in extra innings.