St. Louis Cardinals Daily Update
The St. Louis Cardinals are 53-52, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were outplayed by the Cincinnati Reds 3-5 at Busch Stadium. Today they play the Chicago Cubs at 07:45 PM EDT on Marquee Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365.
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The numbers aren't lying. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. On top of that, lost by 2 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately.
Cardinals Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs David Peterson (5-7, 5.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were outplayed by the Cincinnati Reds 3-5 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alec Burleson went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Iván Herrera went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
66 | 39 | .629 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
59 | 46 | .562 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
54 | 52 | .509 | 12.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
53 | 52 | .505 | 13.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
49 | 55 | .471 | 16.5 | W1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
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Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .286 | .856 | 77 | |
| 15 | .289 | .819 | 71 | |
| 12 | .244 | .748 | 44 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 3.18 | 1.31 | 28.1 | |
| 3-4 | 3.67 | 1.22 | 41.2 | |
| 3-3 | 3.50 | 1.10 | 46.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals managed to secure a decisive 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, but the underlying issues remain glaring as they hover at a lackluster 53-51 record. Despite Kyle Leahy's commendable performance on the mound, striking out a career-high while battling through subpar stuff, the bullpen's consistency continues to be a major concern. The recent trade of Scott Blewett to the Athletics for cash considerations marks yet another indication of the Cardinals' ongoing roster adjustments. With General Manager John Mozeliak likely staying with the Angels, the lingering questions about the Cardinals' direction and bullpen solutions become even more pressing. As they face the Reds again, the rallying cry for better pitching and sustained offensive support has never been more urgent.
St. Louis Cardinals Essentials
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 07/28 |
vs Chicago Cubs
|
7:45 PM |
| Wed 07/29 |
vs Chicago Cubs
|
7:45 PM |
| Thu 07/30 |
vs Chicago Cubs
|
2:15 PM |
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