Rougned Odor started the ninth inning with a hard grounder at first baseman Matt Adams, who bobbled the ball momentarily. That allowed Odor to beat Rosenthal to the base for an infield single.
Jurickson Profar followed with a single to left, putting runners on first and second. Robinson Chirinos then went up to bunt the runners to second and third, but a passed ball by catcher Yadier Molina did the trick.
Chirinos then was hit by a 1-1 pitch on the right arm. It appeared to be in a similar area where he was hit in April that resulted in a forearm fracture. This time, Chirinos stayed in the game.
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny brought in left-hander Siegrist to face Mitch Moreland. But Rangers manager Jeff Banister countered with Ryan Rua, who popped to shallow center, keeping Odor at third. Shin-Soo Choo then worked the count full, fouling off three pitches, and took ball four to force in the tying run. Ian Desmond then put the Rangers ahead with a sacrifice fly to deep left field.
T.R. Sullivan has covered the Rangers since 1989, and for MLB.com since 2006. Follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger and listen to his podcast.
Nick Krueger is a reporter for MLB.com based in St. Louis.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
Rangers rise late, deal Cards stunning defeat
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