The St. Louis Cardinals showcased their resilience in winning Game 1 of the National League Division Series.
Despite critical defensive miscues and several missed opportunities offensively, St. Louis rallied in the late innings to defeat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 and take a 1-0 series lead.
Two big swings proved to be the difference. After St. Louis loaded the bases in the ninth inning, Marcell Ozuna and Paul DeJong produced consecutive two-run doubles to first take the lead and then provide insurance runs that proved vital after Atlanta scored three ninth-inning run.
It was a stunning turnaround given how the game started for St.