Photos: Cardinals battle Dodgers in series finale at Busch Stadium
The Cardinals’ Willson Contreras celebrates after hitting an RBI single in the seventh inning against the Dodgers on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman and teammate Mookie Betts (50) celebrate a victory over the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals following baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman and teammate Enrique Hernandez (8) celebrate a victory over the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals following baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches from the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani takes his base after being hit by a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani grimaces after being hit by a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, right, recoils after being hit by a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game as Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages and home plate umpire Alex MacKay, left, watch Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy, left, scores on a passed ball as Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals relief pitcher Matt Svanson (49) stands by during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals' Willson Contreras celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar flips his bat after flying out during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Fans cheer after Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts (50) hit a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts, left, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals relief pitcher John King during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts (50) is congratulated by teammate Freddie Freeman (5) after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw walks back to the mound after giving up an RBI double to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals' Masyn Winn during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
The Cardinals’ Masyn Winn celebrates after hitting an RBI double during the fifth inning against the Dodgers on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals' Masyn Winn rounds first on his way to an RBI double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals' Masyn Winn hits an RBI double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals center fielder Jose Barrero is unable to catch a triple by Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman celebates after hitting an RBI double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out to end the top of the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez, left, grounds out as Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy, right, covers first and Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) watches during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Fans watch during the second inning of a game between the Cardinals and the Dodgers on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Busch Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim rounds first on his way to a two-run triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman (25) and Will Smith celebrate after scoring during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman (25) is congratulated by first base coach Chris Woodward (84) after hitting an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman heads to first on an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith singles during the second inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim follows through on a two-run triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim follows through on a two-run triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith singles during the second inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw works during the first inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gets a lead off second during the first inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds first on his way to a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy throws during the first inning of a game against the Dodgers on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani doubles during the first inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani doubles during the first inning of a baseball game against the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol watches highlights on a scoreboard before the start of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol watches highlights on a scoreboard before the start of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol watches highlights on a scoreboard before the start of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Edman had three RBIs in the Dodgers' 7-3 victory in the series finale. The Cardinals took the first two games and saw 42,000 come to Busch on Sunday.
The Dodgers got an eyeful of the Cardinals' defense that’s harder to get through than red tape, and a versatile, resourceful offense in their weekend visit to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.