Eugenio Suárez's Two Homers, Merrill Kelly Lead Diamondbacks Over Cardinals 5-3

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks Defeat St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on July 20, 2025, Fueled by Eugenio Suárez's Multi-Homer Day

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, Eugenio Suárez delivered another two-homer performance, marking his second consecutive day with multiple long balls, as the Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Merrill Kelly pitched effectively, allowing just two runs over six innings to earn the win.

Suárez's Dominant Bat Continues

Suárez's explosive power display against the Cardinals marked his sixth multihomer game of the season. This impressive tally includes a four-homer game earlier in the season on April 26. Since June 1, Suárez has been the most prolific home run hitter in Major League Baseball, leading the league with 20 home runs. His two blasts on Sunday — a three-run drive off Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas (5-7) in the first inning and a solo shot in the third — further cemented his exceptional season.

The slugger now leads the National League with 35 homers, surpassing Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani by one. Additionally, his 85 RBI lead all of MLB, two ahead of Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh.

Cardinals' Offensive Efforts

The St. Louis Cardinals managed to put pressure on Merrill Kelly in the fifth inning. Yohel Pozo, Jordan Walker, and Victor Scott II drew consecutive walks to load the bases with no outs. Pozo scored on Brendan Donovan's groundout, narrowing the Diamondbacks' lead to 5-2. However, Kelly (9-5) managed to escape the jam by striking out Iván Herrera before Alec Burleson grounded out to end the threat.

Jordan Walker contributed an RBI double in the ninth inning, which capped the scoring for the Cardinals. Earlier in the game, Scott hit a leadoff double in the third and then stole third base, setting up an RBI single by Herrera that made the score 4-1.

Key Moment

The Diamondbacks set the tone early in the first inning. Corbin Carroll hit a leadoff triple, quickly getting into scoring position. He then scored when Geraldo Perdomo reached on a fielder's choice. Perdomo stole second, and Josh Naylor drew a walk, setting the stage for Eugenio Suárez's three-run homer that propelled the Diamondbacks to an early 4-0 lead.

Key Stat

The 34-year-old Eugenio Suárez has been on an incredible tear, accumulating six home runs and 10 RBI in his past five games alone.

Up Next

Following this game, the St. Louis Cardinals are scheduled to begin a three-game series on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. The Arizona Diamondbacks will also be in action, facing the Houston Astros in their next series.

In summary

On July 20, 2025, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3. Eugenio Suárez was the standout player for the Diamondbacks, hitting two home runs, bringing his season total to an MLB-leading 35 homers and 85 RBI. Starting pitcher Merrill Kelly delivered a strong performance, allowing only two runs over six innings for Arizona. For the Cardinals, Miles Mikolas took the loss, while Jordan Walker provided late offense with an RBI double. The Diamondbacks' offense, highlighted by Suárez's early three-run blast, established an insurmountable lead, securing their victory in Phoenix.

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