St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 23-15, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals blew out the San Diego Padres 6-0 at Petco Park.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. A W by 6 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Add in allowing just 2.3 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.
Cardinals Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Dustin May (3-3, 5.15 ERA) vs Randy Vásquez (3-1, 3.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX, FOX |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals blew out the San Diego Padres 6-0 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Highlights
- JJ Wetherholt went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Iván Herrera went 4-5.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
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27 | 12 | .692 | W10 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
23 | 15 | .605 | 3.5 | W2 |
|
Brewers
|
|
20 | 16 | .556 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
21 | 18 | .538 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
20 | 19 | .513 | 7.0 | L8 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 4-2-1T in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .302 | .960 | 27 | |
| 6 | .274 | .818 | 30 | |
| 7 | .234 | .765 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.18 | 0.86 | 45.1 | |
| 3-3 | 4.34 | 1.37 | 37.1 | |
| 2-1 | 4.07 | 1.43 | 42.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals are turning heads once again, riding high on a four-game series against the San Diego Padres, highlighted by JJ Wetherholt's electrifying Little League grand slam and Michael McGreevy's dominant six-inning performance in a 6-0 rout. With a record of 22-15, the Cardinals are gaining traction and confidence, bolstered by their youthful lineup that has sparked national attention. Though the offense is struggling to keep pace at just 3.0 runs per game over the last week, the pitching is undeniably carrying the weight with an impressive 2.6 earned run average. As the weekend series unfolds across multiple platforms,adding to the already frustrating television situation,fans are left to ponder which young stars, like Wetherholt, might be next for an extension as the future looks bright for the Redbirds.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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