Dylan Carlson hit an RBI single in the ninth inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Designated hitter Juan Yepez doubled with one out off Camilo Doval (0-1) in the ninth. Carlson’s timely hit scored pinch runner Brendan Donovan.

Ryan Helsley (1-0) pitched 1 2/3 innings and earned the win. Giovanny Gallegos picked up his sixth save.

After four scoreless innings, each team scored in the fifth.

Harrison Bader launched a two-run homer to left field for the Cardinals. It was his second of the season.

The Giants countered in the bottom half when pinch-hitter Darin Ruf delivered a two-runs single.

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Giants ace Logan Webb (3-1, 3.26) will oppose St. Louis left-hander Steven Matz (3-1, 4.56) as the series continues Saturday. Matz has won his last three decisions. Game time is 6:15 this evening.