The St. Louis Cardinals are on fire, and their latest triumph—a 6-1 rout of the Washington Nationals on May 11, 2025—has fans at Busch Stadium and beyond buzzing with excitement. As posted by
@TalkinBaseball_ on X, “The Cardinals sweep the Nats and extend their win streak to eight games!” The victory completed a three-game sweep at Nationals Park, marking back-to-back series sweeps and the team’s longest winning streak since August 2022. For Cardinals fans, this run is a thrilling sign of a team hitting its stride.
The Cardinals’ 6-1 win on Mother’s Day was powered by a trio of home runs from Lars Nootbaar, Willson Contreras, and Nolan Arenado, showcasing the offensive depth that’s fueled their 44-run outburst over the last eight games. Nootbaar set the tone with a leadoff homer on the fifth pitch from Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore, a 108.1-mph shot into the second deck in right field. Contreras followed with a 406-foot solo blast to left-center in the second, extending his on-base streak to 23 games. Arenado sealed the deal with a two-run homer in the eighth, his fourth of the season, giving St. Louis a commanding 6-1 lead. The Cardinals outscored Washington 20-3 over the series, underscoring their dominance.
On the mound, Miles Mikolas delivered a gem, allowing just one run on four hits over 5.1 innings while striking out five. His performance improved his record to 2-2, and all five of his career wins against Washington have come at Nationals Park. The bullpen, which has posted a 0.90 ERA over the last eight games, held firm, with relievers like JoJo Romero and Ryan Helsley ensuring the Nationals’ late rally attempts fell short. As
@tamar_sher noted on X, “Solid pitching, solid offense, see ya road woes!”—a nod to St. Louis overcoming their early-season road struggles.
This eight-game streak, tied with the Dodgers and Twins for the MLB’s longest in 2025, has lifted the Cardinals to 22-19, just one game behind the first-place Cubs in the NL Central. Their .261 team batting average ranks fourth in the majors, and their .338 on-base percentage is tied for third, per The Athletic. The rotation has been equally impressive, with starters combining for 40.2 innings and just seven earned runs in their last turn through. Victor Scott II, riding an 11-game hitting streak, added an RBI single in the seventh, further highlighting the team’s depth.
Fans are feeling the momentum.
@katiejwoo on X captured the sentiment: “They are a game out of first place in the NL Central. Something tells me you might be finding baseball fun again.” The sweep marks the Cardinals’ fifth straight series win, a feat not seen since 2022, and their first road series win of the season. With a tough three-game set against the Phillies up next, starting May 12, St. Louis is proving they can hang with the NL’s best.
For Cardinals faithful, this streak is a reminder of what this team can do when it clicks. The pitching is lights-out, the bats are alive, and the vibes, as Nolan Arenado told The Athletic, are the best in years: “We’re excited to come to the ballpark.” With the Redbirds rolling, St. Louis is looking like a serious contender as the summer heats up.
