St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 69-70, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-8 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Some of this, some of that. Last night's win by 5 gives the score a boost. Working against that, allowing 6.6 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Cardinals Game on September 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-8 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jordan Walker went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Thomas Saggese went 2-3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Joshua Báez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Leo Bernal went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
86 | 53 | .619 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
78 | 61 | .561 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
69 | 70 | .496 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
68 | 71 | .489 | 18.0 | W3 |
|
Reds
|
|
66 | 73 | .475 | 20.0 | W1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .288 | .850 | 99 | |
| 21 | .285 | .821 | 100 | |
| 14 | .245 | .736 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-4 | 3.13 | 1.31 | 129.1 | |
| 7-1 | 2.90 | 1.05 | 68.1 | |
| 3-6 | 3.95 | 1.23 | 54.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .833 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
Stan Kroenke's acquisition of the Los Angeles Angels has added an unexpected twist to the Cardinals’ rivalry landscape, but that's not the only drama unfolding. After a disappointing 2-5 week, the Cards are looking to recapture their swagger, and their recent 13-8 slugfest against the Dodgers proves they still have the firepower. With five home runs and a torrent of 13 hits, the bats exploded like we haven't seen in weeks. Victor Scott's growth in Memphis means he might finally blossom into the dynamic player the Cardinals need, especially with center field wide open for competition. As they face off against the Dodgers again, the Cards must use this momentum to shift the season's tide. It’s a crucial moment for St. Louis, one where they can either rise to the occasion or fall prey to their own inconsistencies.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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