St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 76-80, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Washington Nationals 5-3 at Busch Stadium.
Stuck in neutral. Run differential of -14 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly. At least the 2-run win last night carries weight here.
Cardinals Game on September 21
No game on this date.
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Washington Nationals 5-3 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Leo Bernal went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Iván Herrera went 2-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
98 | 58 | .628 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
87 | 69 | .558 | 11.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
79 | 77 | .506 | 19.0 | W4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
76 | 80 | .487 | 22.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
72 | 84 | .462 | 26.0 | L2 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .282 | .813 | 111 | |
| 28 | .274 | .806 | 100 | |
| 18 | .247 | .746 | 68 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 2.76 | 1.09 | 78.1 | |
| 10-5 | 3.65 | 1.34 | 138.0 | |
| 5-3 | 4.46 | 1.28 | 34.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals closed out their home season with a thrilling comeback against the Washington Nationals, highlighted by Iván Herrera's two homers that brought life to Busch Stadium despite the 75-80 record weighing heavily on fans. While the team struggles with a 2-5 record over the last week and a disheartening -17 run differential, there’s a glimmer of hope as Baseball America awarded the Cardinals’ farm system an A+ grade, hinting at a brighter future. This season may be a wash, but with young talent like Herrera and others showing flashes of brilliance, the Cardinals could be on the cusp of a resurgence. As the team prepares for a challenging offseason, the echoes of past injuries, like that of Alex Bregman, serve as reminders of the unpredictable nature of the game, but today’s excitement offers a sweet taste of what’s to come.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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