St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 11-8, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 9-4 at Daikin Park.
In a good rhythm. The 5-run win last night carries weight here. The catch: the -9 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Cardinals Game on April 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andre Pallante (1-1, 4.80 ERA) vs Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0, 5.87 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 9-4 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nolan Gorman went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Masyn Winn went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Iván Herrera went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pirates
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12 | 8 | .600 | W1 | |
|
Reds
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12 | 8 | .600 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
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11 | 8 | .579 | 0.5 | W3 |
|
Brewers
|
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11 | 8 | .579 | 0.5 | W3 |
|
Cubs
|
|
10 | 9 | .526 | 1.5 | W3 |
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 | .315 | 1.060 | 16 | |
| 2 | .292 | .819 | 14 | |
| 3 | .232 | .745 | 9 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
The Cardinals took a hit with the news that Richard Fitts, acquired in the Sonny Gray trade, will miss the entire season due to lat surgery, a significant blow for a rotation still seeking stability. On a brighter note, the offense continues to find its rhythm, highlighted by Nolan Gorman's three-run homer and Iván Herrera's two-run blast in last night’s 9-4 win over the Astros. Jordan Walker remains a standout, hitting .319 and contributing consistently as the lineup shows versatility in scoring. Prospects are making waves too, with Tai Peete hitting for the cycle in the minors, reminding fans that the future holds promise even as the current roster grapples with injuries. With a mixed performance reflected in a 4-3 week and a -9 run differential, the Cardinals need to maintain momentum as they face off against Houston again.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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