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Nelson Velazquez Drills Homer on 1st Pitch

Nelson Velazquez Drills Homer on First Pitch as a Cardinal to Fuel Rally Past Cubs

Velazquez’s three-run homer on the first pitch he saw as a Cardinal sparked an offense that also used homers from Thomas Saggese and Ivan Herrera to beat the rival Cubs 6-5 before 37,564 fans at Busch...

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Cardinals' Nelson Velazquez: Homers in season debut

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Nelson Velazquez, Ivan Herrera homer to lift Cardinals past Cubs

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Cardinals receive three homers, steady relief to down Cubs in first meeting of season

St. Louis Cardinals Nelson Velazquez (38) waves to fans after making his Cardinals debut as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 6-5 on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Busch Stadium.

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Rare Jackson Merrill homer rallies Padres past Nats

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Cardinals waited months for Nelson Velázquez — he delivered on the very first pitch

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'Your move, home team': Actor Cameli spurns Cubs, throws first pitch for Sox

Belmont Cameli threw out a ceremonial first pitch before Friday’s series opener between the Cubs and White Sox at Rate Field, firing a strike to Derek Hill. The 28-year-old could have had the same honor on an even earlier date at Wrigley Field.

5 stats illustrate Cardinals' recent woes as they entertain Cubs at Busch: First Pitch

The Cardinals and Cubs begin a three-game series at Busch Stadium on Friday night at 6:15, an hour earlier than the usual Friday night start time.