What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 8-5, 2nd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Kyle Leahy (1-1, 5.40 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (0-1, 8.64 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on FOX, FOX. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

April 11, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 8-5, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals squeaked by the Boston Red Sox 3-2 at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

climbing the standings

Treading water. Climbed from 4th to 2th in the division. And 4-3 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that.

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Cardinals Game on April 11

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (4-9)
Location:	Busch Stadium
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Kyle Leahy (1-1, 5.40 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (0-1, 8.64 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	FOX, FOX
Forecast:	⛅ Partly cloudy, 55°F, Wind 6 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals squeaked by the Boston Red Sox 3-2 at Busch Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0
	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0		3	8	1

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Pirates	8	5	.615		W1
Cardinals	8	5	.615		W3
Brewers	8	5	.615		L3
Reds	8	6	.571	0.5	L3
Cubs	6	7	.462	2.0	L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	5	.313	1.044	12
29 Ramón Urías	2	.261	.998	4
16 Nolan Gorman	2	.237	.728	8

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
18 Jordan Walker	4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Riley O'Brien	2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

Masyn Winn's injury concern casts a shadow over an otherwise bright day for the St. Louis Cardinals, who managed a nail-biting 3-2 victory against the Boston Red Sox. While the team celebrated the return of Willson Contreras,who received a warm welcome from fans,Jordan Walker continued to impress, showcasing his elite abilities on both offense and defense. And on his birthday, Thomas Saggese made a memorable impact after Winn exited the game, demonstrating the depth of this team's talent. With a record now standing at 7-5, the Cardinals are finding their stride, but they need to ensure that key players like Winn stay healthy to maintain momentum as they gear up for the upcoming games.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Masyn Winn removed from another game as Cardinals fans worry about his health

The St. Louis Cardinals removed shortstop Masyn Winn from the game on Friday following being hit by a pitch on the calf. He played a bit after but had to leave the game.

Redbirdrants

Beyond the bat: Cardinals' Jordan Walker putting it all together

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is grading out as elite on both sides of the ball.

MLB.com

Saggese (on his birthday!) steps up for Cards after Winn exits game

ST. LOUIS -- Thomas Saggese wasn’t in the starting lineup for the Cardinals on his birthday, but found his way into Friday’s game at Busch Stadium in time to make an impact.

MLB.com

Contreras receives warm welcome in return to St. Louis

ST. LOUIS -- While Willson Contreras will forever be known as a World Series champion for his time on the North Side of Chicago, it’s common knowledge in St. Louis that his respect and adoration for Cardinals great Yadier Molina ultimately warmed the then-Cub to the idea of changing sides

Viva El Birdos

Dustin May Sharp as St. Louis Cardinals Defeat the Boston Red Sox 3-2

The St. Louis Cardinals began the 2nd homestand of the 2026 season taking on the Boston Red Sox at Busch Stadium. Before we get to the baseball, the first important moment of the game was the return of Willson Contreras to St. Louis after being traded during the offseason. As expected, he received a warm […]

Viva El Birdos

Ray King: The Cardinals pitcher who solved Barry Bonds

For those that have missed out on this so far, every Friday at noon(ish), Redbird Rundown posts a short Random Cardinal of the Week episode! I highly recommend checking out some of the names of past weeks, including Khalil Greene and Jason Simontacchi, but every week has been a fun trip down memory lane! This […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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