St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 5-4, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 at Comerica Park.
Only 9 games in. Could tip either way. 5 of the last 7 in the win column. And last night's win by 2 gives the score a boost.
Cardinals Game on April 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andre Pallante (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Zack Littell (0-1, 5.40 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Iván Herrera went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brewers
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7 | 2 | .778 | W1 | |
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Pirates
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6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 | W5 |
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Reds
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6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 | W3 |
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Cardinals
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5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Cubs
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4 | 5 | .444 | 3.0 | L1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 5-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .300 | .949 | 8 | |
| 1 | .242 | .744 | 6 | |
| 2 | .207 | .664 | 7 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
Jared Shuster is now in the mix for the Cardinals after the team selected his contract, marking a bold move that comes on the heels of a lackluster 6-11 loss to the Tigers. With a run differential of -8 over the last week, it's clear this roster is searching for answers, starting with their pitching woes. Chris Roycroft, who was optioned to the minors, embodies the inconsistent start to the season, while Iván Herrera has emerged as a strong offensive asset, contributing to a 5-3 win against Detroit. The upcoming game against the Tigers will test whether the Cardinals can build on that momentum or continue to tread water. As the front office reshuffles the deck, fans are left wondering if these changes will finally ignite the squad's potential.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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