St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 39-31, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals topped the San Diego Padres 3-0 at Busch Stadium.
In a good rhythm. Took last night by 3. That matters. Add in 6.3 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Cardinals Game on June 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andre Pallante (7-4, 3.88 ERA) vs Michael King (4-5, 3.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Cardinals.TV, TBS, TBS (out-of-market only) |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals topped the San Diego Padres 3-0 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jimmy Crooks went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
43 | 26 | .623 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
39 | 31 | .557 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
38 | 35 | .521 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
36 | 37 | .493 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
34 | 37 | .479 | 10.0 | W1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .297 | .903 | 56 | |
| 13 | .287 | .847 | 52 | |
| 9 | .264 | .822 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.97 | 1.12 | 30.1 | |
| 4-1 | 2.14 | 0.92 | 33.2 | |
| 3-3 | 3.86 | 1.22 | 30.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
Dustin May continues to write his redemption story with the St. Louis Cardinals, delivering a nearly perfect game against the San Diego Padres and showcasing the ace potential that made him a coveted signing. His performance, which flirted with history, keeps the team on a roll as they aim for consistency after a win-loss tightrope walk this season. Meanwhile, Blaze Jordan's MLB debut adds another feather in the cap of Chaim Bloom’s savvy front office moves, hinting at a bright future beyond just this season. The excitement doesn't stop there, as Cardinals prospect Jesus Baez sets a new record for home runs with the Peoria Chiefs, proving the pipeline is thriving. The Cardinals currently sit at 38-31, and with the bats heating up, they are poised to elevate their game as the summer heats up.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Thursday.
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