The Los Angeles Dodgers scored twice in the ninth inning and held off the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2, turning a game defined by quiet offense into a one-run finish. St. Louis led after the first and third innings, but Los Angeles found its decisive pressure late and completed the comeback at home. Tommy Edman went 4-for-5 with two runs, while Teoscar Hernandez delivered both Dodgers RBIs.

Tarik Skubal gave Los Angeles the stronger starting-pitching foundation, striking out six across 5.2 innings while keeping St. Louis hitters off balance. Quinn Mathews also limited damage over five innings with four strikeouts, but four walks extended Dodgers opportunities and kept pressure on the Cardinals’ defense and bullpen. Alex Vesia then covered 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts, preserving the one-run edge after Los Angeles took control in the ninth.

The Dodgers moved to 83-57 and showed the late-inning execution expected from a team operating near the top of the standings, while St. Louis fell to 70-71 after surrendering the lead in the final frame. Los Angeles can carry the win forward as evidence of its lineup depth and relief stability; the Cardinals leave with a sharper issue to address, as free passes and a late defensive margin turned a controlled game into a loss.