St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 10-8, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals eked out a win over the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 at Busch Stadium.
Right in the middle for a reason. Run differential of -10 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly. Pair that with allowing 5.6 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Cardinals Game on April 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 01:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Dustin May (2-2, 6.98 ERA) vs Slade Cecconi (0-2, 5.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Moderate drizzle, 70°F, Wind 7 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals eked out a win over the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- JJ Wetherholt went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Iván Herrera went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pirates
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10 | 7 | .588 | L1 | |
|
Reds
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10 | 7 | .588 | W1 | |
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Cardinals
|
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10 | 8 | .556 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Brewers
|
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8 | 8 | .500 | 1.5 | L6 |
|
Cubs
|
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8 | 9 | .471 | 2.0 | W1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .319 | 1.083 | 15 | |
| 2 | .279 | .787 | 14 | |
| 3 | .227 | .733 | 9 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals edged out the Cleveland Guardians 5-3, thanks in large part to Dustin May's stellar six-inning performance, allowing just one run and solidifying his role as a key player this season. While the Cardinals' record sits at a lukewarm 9-8, they've shown promise by embracing small ball tactics after a roster shake-up, highlighting their adaptability despite concerns about power. Masyn Winn's struggles at shortstop have raised eyebrows, but advanced stats suggest he might be on the upswing, hinting at untapped potential. With hot bats like Alec Burleson driving the offense, the Cardinals are finding ways to win, even as they continue to grapple with a troubling run differential. As they prepare for the next matchup against the Guardians, the pressure remains to maintain momentum and address their pitching woes.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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