St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 8-6, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were crushed by the Boston Red Sox 1-7 at Busch Stadium.
A rough patch, by the numbers. Dropped last night by 6 and the temperature took a hit. Compounding things, a -5 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Cardinals Game on April 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andre Pallante (1-0, 1.80 ERA) vs Brayan Bello (0-1, 9.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were crushed by the Boston Red Sox 1-7 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jordan Walker went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pirates
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9 | 5 | .643 | W2 | |
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Reds
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9 | 6 | .600 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Cardinals
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8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Brewers
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8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 | L4 |
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Cubs
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6 | 8 | .429 | 3.0 | L2 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .314 | 1.092 | 13 | |
| 2 | .259 | .926 | 4 | |
| 1 | .240 | .711 | 10 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
In front of a buzzing Busch Stadium, the Cardinals showcased a mix of emotions, starting with former fan favorite Willson Contreras receiving a heartfelt standing ovation on his return. Meanwhile, the rising star Jordan Walker continued his impressive form, already matching his 2025 home run total in just a few weeks,proof of his value in the lineup. Unfortunately, the day's mood soured with the news of Packy Naughton's ligament damage, a setback in his long recovery. Adding to the drama, the Cardinals faced an unexpected loss to the Red Sox, falling 7-1 despite their solid 8-5 record. As the team treads water in the standings, fans are left wondering if they can sustain their momentum without key players contributing.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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