St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 73-76, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were edged out by the Chicago White Sox 5-6 at Busch Stadium.
Not a great stretch. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. Compounding things, pitching at 5.9 RA/G. That's a problem.
Cardinals Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael McGreevy (6-9, 3.92 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were edged out by the Chicago White Sox 5-6 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nathan Church went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Leo Bernal went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Masyn Winn went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
93 | 56 | .624 | W5 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
83 | 66 | .557 | 10.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
74 | 75 | .497 | 19.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
73 | 76 | .490 | 20.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 79 | .466 | 23.5 | L5 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .282 | .828 | 100 | |
| 22 | .282 | .814 | 106 | |
| 16 | .246 | .739 | 64 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-4 | 3.33 | 1.31 | 135.0 | |
| 8-1 | 2.68 | 1.07 | 74.0 | |
| 12-6 | 3.45 | 1.23 | 146.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals' postseason hopes are flickering dimly after a 7-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox, leaving them with a 73-75 record and effectively out of the Wild Card race. Despite a standout performance from their bullpen in recent outings, the unit ranks near the bottom of the league, raising questions about its long-term viability as the season winds down. Offense is not the issue, as evidenced by the electric play of top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez, who continues to impress with his recent homers, but the overall vibe is lukewarm. Meanwhile, the organization took a moment to celebrate legends Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols, whose Hall of Fame induction provided a brief distraction from the team’s struggles on the field. With a mere 12 games left, the Cardinals must find a way to harness their offensive firepower and stabilize their pitching if they want to finish strong.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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