St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 10-8, 3rd in the NL Central. The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. A -9 run differential. Even the close losses add up. Counterbalancing that, a 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Cardinals Game on April 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Leahy (1-2, 5.14 ERA) vs Peter Lambert (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 78°F, Wind 7 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pirates
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11 | 8 | .579 | L1 | |
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Reds
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11 | 8 | .579 | L1 | |
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Cardinals
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10 | 8 | .556 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Brewers
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10 | 8 | .556 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Cubs
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9 | 9 | .500 | 1.5 | W2 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .319 | 1.083 | 15 | |
| 2 | .279 | .787 | 14 | |
| 3 | .227 | .733 | 9 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a decent 10-8 start, but they need to address some glaring issues, especially with Nolan Gorman's struggles at the plate. The young star has been a disappointment early this season, and if he doesn't get back on track soon, the Cardinals might miss out on valuable production. On a brighter note, the team's defense has emerged as a surprising strength, providing stability amid an otherwise shaky start. Meanwhile, Jared Shuster's reassignment to Triple-A could reflect the Cardinals' need for depth, especially with several promising catchers like Pedro Pages waiting for their shot. Lastly, the recent performance of Tai Peete, who hit for the cycle in a High-A game, highlights the potential talent lurking in the minor leagues. The Cardinals have the pieces, they just need to find the right combinations to succeed.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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