St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol watches from the dugout railing during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Oakland Athletics' Esteury Ruiz, right, steals second base as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman applies the late tag during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz, left, reacts as Oakland Athletics' Esteury Ruiz, right rear, rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Oakland Athletics shortstop Nick Allen (10) throws to first base after forcing out St. Louis Cardinals' Masyn Winn (0) at second base on a double play hit into by Michael Siani during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
St. Louis Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt walks to the dugout after striking out against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Oakland Athletics' Esteury Ruiz hits a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers, left, celebrates with pitcher Mason Miller after the Athletics defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Oakland Athletics' Esteury Ruiz reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)