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Jordan Walker Shines as Cardinals Trail Pirates in NL Central

4/14/2026

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The St. Louis Cardinals are 8-7 in 2026 and trail the Pittsburgh Pirates by a game in NL Central.
Jordan Walker, the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, is batting .327 with eight homers and 15 RBIs through 15 games.
Walker is among the few Cardinals to hit seven homers in 15 games, joining Mark McGwire, Scott Rolen, and Albert Pujols.
His 1.138 OPS marks him as one of the hottest hitters.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Cardinals are 8-7 in 2026 and trail the Pittsburgh Pirates by a game in NL Central.
Jordan Walker, the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, is batting .327 with eight homers and 15 RBIs through 15 games.
Walker is among the few Cardinals to hit seven homers in 15 games, joining Mark McGwire, Scott Rolen, and Albert Pujols.
His 1.138 OPS marks him as one of the hottest hitters.