A Strike Away from Victory, Series Win, Cardinals See Disaster Hit in 9th Inning

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The St. Louis Cardinals faced a disappointing loss after initially being a step away from victory. A lapse in performance in the ninth inning allowed the San Diego Padres to rally and win the game in extra innings.

Usually reliable closer Riley O'Brien surrendered a two-out, two-strike homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Padres rallied to beat the Cardinals 3-2 in 10 innings on Sunday.