MLB: St. Louis Cardinals win home opener over Miami Marlins (18 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins in their home opener 8-5 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Thursday. The Cardinals brought out a number of legends for the opening day game, including Tony La Russa. The Cardinals improve to 4-4 while the Marlins have yet to win a game and stand at 0-8.

The St. Louis Cardinals' Ivan Herrera pumps his fist as he touches third base after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 4, 2024. The Cardinals beat the Marlins 8-5. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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Marlins centerfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. leaps to make a catch in the second inning. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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Marlins right fielder Jesus Sanchez just misses making the catch on a fly ball in the second inning. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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Cardinals rookie Victor Scott II tries to lay down a bunt in the third inning. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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