ST. LOUIS -- - Jordan Walker 's two-run double highlighted a three-run ninth inning and rallied the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.

The Cardinals' win spoiled a solid start by San Francisco's Justin Verlander , who threw six scoreless innings and passed Hall of Famer and Giants legend Gaylord Perry on the all-time strikeout list, moving into eighth place.

Ryan Walker (5-5) came in to pitch the ninth for the Giants. He gave up singles to Nolan Gorman and Masyn Wynn before hitting catcher Jimmy Crooks , loading the bases. Thomas Saggese singled, scoring Gorman, and Jordan Walker delivered his two-run double to left.

It was Ryan Walker's sixth blown save.

Riley O'Brien (4-0) threw one inning and earned the win.

The 42-year

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