St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 42-36, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were beaten by the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-9 at Busch Stadium.
Cooling off for real reasons. The 5-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. And 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Cardinals Game on June 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael McGreevy (3-6, 3.35 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (3-6, 6.10 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were beaten by the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-9 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 | |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- José Fermín went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Blaze Jordan went 2-3 with 3 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
49 | 29 | .628 | W4 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
42 | 36 | .538 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Cubs
|
|
43 | 37 | .537 | 7.0 | W3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
40 | 40 | .500 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
37 | 42 | .468 | 12.5 | L3 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -17 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .290 | .863 | 58 | |
| 13 | .288 | .843 | 57 | |
| 10 | .261 | .824 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 5 RBI, .286 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 are at a crossroads after their latest loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, falling 4-3 in a game that highlighted their ongoing struggles. With a 6.3 runs allowed per game over the last week, pitching has been the Achilles' heel, exemplified by Matthew Liberatore’s rough outing where he surrendered six runs in one inning. Meanwhile, the franchise is undergoing a leadership shakeup, with Bill DeWitt III stepping up as CEO and ambitious goals being set amidst this turbulent season. On a positive note, young stars like Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt continue to shine, but even their brilliance can't mask the grim reality of a team now 42-35 and trying to regain its competitive edge. With changes afoot, fans are left wondering if these adjustments can spark a turnaround.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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