St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 77-81, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 at PNC Park.
The positives and negatives are canceling out. Last night's win by 4 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. On the other hand, going 2-5 lately. That drags everything down.
Cardinals Game on September 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Leahy (10-5, 3.65 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (10-11, 3.91 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 59°F, Wind 12 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- JJ Wetherholt went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
99 | 59 | .627 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
87 | 71 | .551 | 12.0 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
80 | 78 | .506 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
77 | 81 | .487 | 22.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
73 | 85 | .462 | 26.0 | L1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .279 | .805 | 112 | |
| 28 | .273 | .800 | 100 | |
| 18 | .244 | .740 | 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 | 4.29 | 1.23 | 35.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 RBI, .583 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 face an alarming 76-81 record after their recent 0-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, slipping further into a disappointing season highlighted by a scathing -18 run differential over the last week. While rookies like Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson have shown flashes of brilliance at the plate, with Burleson boasting a .280 average, it’s evident that the team is plagued by inconsistency and self-inflicted wounds, both on the field and at the Double-A level. As the franchise grapples with a lack of competitiveness, it's clear that fans are yearning for a return to the glory days of consistent postseason appearances, a stark contrast to the current unfamiliar territory they find themselves in. With five games left, the hope is to see a stronger finish against the Pirates, or else the focus will inevitably shift to the offseason.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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