The St. Louis Cardinals snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, powered by home runs from Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, and Nolan Arenado. Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante allowed two runs over seven innings, while Ryan Helsley secured his 38th save. The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani broke out of a slump, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two stolen bases. The Dodgers have faced pitching challenges, placing Tyler Glasnow on the IL and recalling Bobby Miller from Triple-A. The Cardinals are beginning a tough 22-game stretch against winning teams, aiming to stay competitive in the NL Central and wild-card races.