Alec Burleson’s walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning secured a narrow 7-6 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates. His late-game heroics showcased the unpredictable nature of baseball and the excitement of a close contest decided in its final moments.

In a thrilling finish in Anaheim, the Cincinnati Reds rallied in the ninth inning to secure a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. TJ Friedl’s sacrifice fly and Gavin Lux’s RBI double cemented the team’s third consecutive win.