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Blown lead, blown call nearly cost Cardinals before Ivan Herrera comes up clutch in Colorado

A ninth‑inning home run by Ivan Herrera snaps a blown lead, handing the Cardinals a 7‑6 win and the series over the Rockies.

By · Published September 7, 2026  23:01 UTC · Updated September 8, 2026  10:47 UTC

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📍 How it ended

The Cardinals defeated the Rockies 7-6 after Ivan Herrera delivered a go‑ahead home run in the ninth inning at Coors Field. The win capped a three‑game series in which Colorado briefly rallied before the lead vanished.

No further developments have emerged in the coverage since the game.

Epilogue added 55d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: A ninth‑inning home run by Ivan Herrera snaps a blown lead, handing the Cardinals a 7‑6 win and the series over the Rockies.
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The Cardinals needed a victory to claim the three‑game series against the Rockies, while the visitors aimed to extend their home‑field advantage at Coors Field. A disputed call later in the game added controversy, and the blown lead left the contest hanging at a one‑run margin. FOX Sports framed the matchup as the deciding game of the series, heightening the pressure as the ninth inning approached.

Ivan Herrera delivered the decisive blow, belting a go‑ahead home run in the bottom of the ninth to push the Cardinals ahead 7‑6. ESPN’s recap confirmed the final score and the narrow margin that sealed the Cardinals’ comeback. With the 7‑6 result, the Cardinals clinch the series, leaving the Rockies with a loss on the road.

Colorado must regroup after the narrow defeat as it seeks to rebound in future contests.

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Questions people are asking

What was the decisive moment in the game?

Ivan Herrera hit a go‑ahead home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Cardinals a 7‑6 lead.

What controversy affected the Cardinals?

Coverage noted a disputed call that contributed to a blown lead for the Cardinals during the game.

What is the outcome for the series?

The Cardinals’ 7‑6 win secures the three‑game series, while the Rockies record a loss.

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