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St. Louis Cardinals let a sweep slip away as bullpen woes resurface in a dramatic loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Can Riley O’Brien and George Soriano regain their reliability, or will blown saves shatter what's left of the Cardinals’ postseason hopes? JD Hafron spotlights key performances from rookies Quinn Mathews, Leo Bernal, and Joshua Baez, as they battle elite arms like Tarik Skubal and star-studded Dodgers lineup featuring Mookie Betts and Tommy Edman.

Crucial injury updates shake the pitching depth, with Hunter Dobbins out after another elbow surgery and top prospect Liam Doyle surging in Double-A. JD breaks down the Cardinals’ offensive highs, late-inning frustrations, and what must change in the bullpen. With a series win against the Dodgers in the books, all eyes turn to a high-altitude showdown with the Colorado Rockies. Will St. Louis capitalize, or will familiar issues continue to haunt their playoff chase?

00:00 Dodgers Series Recap

08:07 Cardinals Pitching, Bullpen Woes

18:59 Stars, Injury Updates, Prospects

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