St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 65-62, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 at Great American Ball Park.
The foundation feels stable. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Plus, a 3-run win last night helps the cause.
Cardinals Game on August 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Liberatore (5-10, 5.07 ERA) vs Chase Burns (14-2, 2.47 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Highlights
- Masyn Winn went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
78 | 48 | .619 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
74 | 53 | .583 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
65 | 62 | .512 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
62 | 66 | .484 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
60 | 66 | .476 | 18.0 | L1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .289 | .847 | 92 | |
| 24 | .289 | .845 | 88 | |
| 14 | .246 | .749 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 2.96 | 1.06 | 51.2 | |
| 10-4 | 3.24 | 1.31 | 122.1 | |
| 3-3 | 3.42 | 1.30 | 50.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals are heating up at just the right time, riding a 5-2 week capped off by a gritty 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Masyn Winn stole the spotlight with a career-high three extra-base hits, showcasing a promising adjustment to his swing that had him feeling comfortable at the plate. Meanwhile, Hunter Dobbins has emerged as a crucial piece in the rotation since July, filling a much-needed gap as the team competes in the division. With a +16 run differential over the last seven days and a resurgence from bats like Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker, the Cardinals are proving they have the potential to make a run. As they face the Reds again, the pressure mounts for Blaze Jordan to solidify his role at third base and help elevate the team's future beyond just this season.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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