St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 61-60, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 at Busch Stadium.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Last night's 6-run victory is the freshest data point. On top of that, a 5-2 week speaks for itself.
Cardinals Game on August 13
No game on this date.
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nathan Church went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Alec Burleson went 2-3 with 3 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
74 | 47 | .612 | L3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
71 | 50 | .587 | 3.0 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
61 | 60 | .504 | 13.0 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
57 | 62 | .479 | 16.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
58 | 64 | .475 | 16.5 | L3 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .284 | .832 | 84 | |
| 19 | .287 | .836 | 84 | |
| 13 | .249 | .750 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 3.14 | 1.13 | 48.2 | |
| 6-3 | 3.59 | 1.22 | 52.2 | |
| 9-4 | 3.38 | 1.34 | 117.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals continued to build momentum with a solid series win against the Philadelphia Phillies, highlighted by Alec Burleson's impressive three-RBI performance in the 2-0 victory yesterday. This win pushes the Cardinals to a .500 record at 60-60, a welcome sight as they head into a crucial stretch of games. Kyle Leahy's stellar pitching,5 innings with 6 strikeouts,further solidifies his role as a rising star in a farm system now ranked second in the league by Baseball America, reinforcing the organization’s bright future. Meanwhile, former Cardinal Miles Mikolas faces uncertainty after being cut by the Nationals, a reminder of the harsh realities of the sport. With healthy players contributing and prospects on the horizon, the Cardinals seem poised for a late-season push.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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