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Cards cruise past Giants 6-1 to cap strong finish

MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco GiantsSep 29, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) strikes out against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Hayden Birdsong (60) during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Brendan Donovan homered, Alec Burleson drove in three runs and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals denied the San Francisco Giants a .500 season with a 6-1, season-ending victory Sunday afternoon.

Rookie Michael McGreevy (3-0) completed an unbeaten season with eight strong innings, helping the Cardinals take two of three in the series to wrap up a 6-2 year-ending run.

The Cardinals never trailed, scoring once in the third, twice in the fifth and three times in the sixth to go up 6-0.

Donovan’s homer, a solo shot, opened the scoring against Giants starter Hayden Birdsong (5-6) in the third. It was the leadoff man’s 14th homer of the season.

A pair of inning-opening walks by Birdsong led to the Cardinals’ scoring in the fifth. Donovan drove in his second run with a one-out single, after which Burleson plated his first with a single.

Birdsong was pulled after Burleson’s hit, charged with three runs on four hits in 4 1/3 innings. He walked three and struck out 11.

Despite getting just 13 outs, Birdsong’s 11 strikeouts were just one shy of his season-high, set in July against Colorado.

The visitors busted the game open in the sixth when Jose Fermin singled in a run and Burleson capped his big day with a two-run single.

The Giants denied McGreevy a shutout opportunity in the seventh when Brett Wisely singled home Casey Schmitt, who had doubled.

McGreevy left after a scoreless eighth, having allowed just the one run and five hits. He struck out six and didn’t walk anyone.

The 24-year-old made just four major league appearances this season, including three starts.

Donovan finished with two hits, two RBIs and two walks for the Cardinals (83-79), who began the day with a chance to tie the Chicago Cubs for second place in the National League Central.

Schmitt had two hits for the Giants (80-82), who took fourth place in the NL West.

–Field Level Media

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Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship

LPGA: CPKC Women's Open - First RoundAug 21, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN; Hannah Green plays her tee shot at the third hole during first round play at the CPKC Women’s Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Australia’s Hannah Green held off Auston Kim on Sunday to win the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore for the second time.

Green, the 2024 champion, balanced three birdies and three bogeys on an eventful back nine to finish with a 3-under 69 and a final score of 14-under at Sentosa Golf Club. The 2019 Women’s PGA Championship winner tapped in for bogey at the 18th for her seventh LPGA Tour title.

“When I did win Singapore two years ago, I went on to win two other tournaments that season and pretty much had my best season on tour,” said Green, 29. “So having a win so early in the season gives me a bit more flexibility with the tournaments that I can play. So I’m hoping that this puts me in good stead for the rest of the year.”

Green was at 16-under after birdies at the first, 11th and 13th holes and an eagle at the par-5 eighth hole. Her birdie at the par-3 15th helped her survive a bogey-bogey finish.

“I knew that I had enough of a lead to be able to get away with making mistakes coming down the stretch. But I think 15 was the real turning point,” she said.

First- and second-round leader Kim nearly chased down her first title, matching the low round of the day with a 67 to finish one shot behind Green in the 72-hole, no-cut tournament.

Kim carded six birdies and an eagle at No. 8, but a bogey at the par-3 15th proved costly for the 25-year-old American.

“Overall, I think it was a really solid week,” Kim said. “A great way to start the year. I hit a lot of bad shots but I also hit a lot of good ones, and it was really confidence boosting. I hit all these bad shots, and I didn’t feel like I had anything chose to my A game, but I was still able it pull off a result like this and play some really solid golf.”

Australia’s Minjee Lee (72 on Sunday), Angel Yin (71) and France’s Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (68) tied for third place at 11-under with South Korea’s Haeran Ryu (72) another shot back in solo sixth.

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand finished with a 73 and tied for 31st at 2-under, one shot behind defending champion Lydia Ko (72) of New Zealand.

–Field Level Media

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Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season

MLB: Spring Training-St. Louis Cardinals at Houston AstrosFeb 22, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) looks on from inside the dugout against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Sunday.

Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which holds an option for the 2029 season.

“As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the Cardinals special over time — and who understands that for us to get where we need to go, we must compete relentlessly to set new standards in everything that we do,” president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said.

“He is invested in the progress of our young core and is unafraid to challenge himself and to help those around him grow. I am energized to continue working with him towards the on-field success that we expect and that our fans deserve.”

Marmol, 39, has guided the Cardinals to a 325-323 record during his four seasons as the skipper. He led St. Louis to the National League Central title in 2022 before the team fell in the wild-card series to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Last season, the Cardinals posted a 78-84 record to finish in fourth place in the NL Central.

Marmol was a coach with St. Louis from 2017-21 under previous managers Mike Shildt and Mike Matheny.

–Field Level Media

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Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race

NASCAR: Truck Series ChampionshipOct 31, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Tyler Reif (41) during the NASCAR Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Tyler Reif was treated for heat exhaustion after Saturday night’s street race in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Reif, 18, was transported to an area medical facility after finishing 16th in the race in the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet. He was later released.

“Tyler and his family would like to express their gratitude to the NASCAR officials, track medical workers and the local medical facility staff for their care,” Niece Motorsports said in a release.

Reif made his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series in 2025. Saturday’s race was just his third on the circuit, including a 17th-place finish at Atlanta on Feb. 21.

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