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Molina’s bunt leads to comeback Cardinals win
- Updated: August 30, 2016
MILWAUKEE — Yadier Molina got much more than he bargained for when he squared to sacrifice in the ninth inning of a tie game on Monday. That sacrifice, which was intended to move the potential go-ahead run to third, instead scored the winning run from first and jolted the Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the Brewers at Miller Park.
With the come-from-behind win, the Cardinals held on to their lead for the National League’s second Wild Card spot. They entered the night one-half game ahead of the Pirates.
The Cardinals, behind starter Carlos Martinez, looked in control early, but the Brewers nearly played spoiler in the series opener. With a four-run seventh that was highlighted by Orlando Arcia’s solo homer and Jonathan Villar’s game-tying RBI double, the Brewers took a 5-3 lead
That was quickly wiped away with a two-run blast by Randal Grichuk, who became the third Cardinals player to homer on the night. His game-tying shot in the eighth set the stage for an eventful ninth. Pinch-hitter Greg Garcia led off the ninth with a double, and Stephen Piscotty walked to bring up Molina. Willing to give up an out for 90 feet, Molina laid down a bunt. Reliever Tyler Thornburg fielded and threw to third to retire the lead runner, but …
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