St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 42-35, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals let it slip away against the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-4 at Busch Stadium.
The signals are split. A 6.3 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything. And run differential of -11 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly.
Cardinals Game on June 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Liberatore (3-4, 5.23 ERA) vs Mitch Bratt (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals let it slip away against the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-4 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
48 | 29 | .623 | W3 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
42 | 35 | .545 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
41 | 37 | .526 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
39 | 40 | .494 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
37 | 41 | .474 | 11.5 | L2 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .290 | .866 | 58 | |
| 13 | .288 | .845 | 57 | |
| 10 | .263 | .828 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.03 | 1.13 | 32.2 | |
| 0-2 | 3.97 | 1.26 | 34.0 | |
| 9-4 | 3.59 | 1.19 | 82.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals have made a bold move, trading right-hander Chris Roycroft to the Rays, signaling a clear shift in roster strategy as they seek to tighten their bullpen woes. Meanwhile, Kyle Leahy shined in his latest start, delivering his most effective outing yet and bringing a much-needed spark to a rotation that has faced its fair share of challenges. All this comes as the organization prepares for a pivotal press conference about its ownership future, hinting at a potential generational shift that could redefine the team's direction. While the Cardinals managed to squeeze out a narrow 3-2 victory over the Diamondbacks, their recent trend of getting outscored remains a significant concern, especially with key players like Masyn Winn sidelined. The team is 42-34 but must find consistent performance to build momentum heading into the next series.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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