St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar exited Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning due to rib discomfort, causing concern among fans. However, the Cardinals quickly addressed the situation, with manager Oli Marmol describing the move as precautionary.

Miles Mikolas pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 8-1.

Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado exited Friday night's game against the Braves after the sixth inning due to a sprained right index finger.

ST. LOUIS — Miles Mikolas’ second pitch of the game was a fastball down the middle, which Washington Nationals leadoff hitter CJ Abrams pummeled for a double. Quickly, Mikolas snapped into focus. “I can’t be doing this again,” he muttered to himself.

In addition to the return of St. Louis' offense, starter Miles Mikolas held off the Nationals for one of his better outings. Mikolas, now 5-6 on the year, pitched a shutout through 5.2 innings and allowed just three base runners off two hits and a walk. He even struck out six, his highest strikeout total in a game since June 22.

Brendan Donovan homered in a three-run third inning, Lars Nootbaar hit a solo homer in the sixth, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 4-2.

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn speaks with the media on Thursday, July 10, 2025, after a series-clinching win over the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Video

It's Thursday, July 10 and the Nationals (38-54) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (49-44). Michael Soroka is slated to take the mound for Washington against Miles Mikolas for St. Louis. Washington took Tuesday's matchup over St.

James Wood hit his 24th homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a three-run shot and the Washington Nationals beat the St.