St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 19-13, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 at Busch Stadium.
This is what a hot stretch looks like. A 5-run win last night helps the cause. Factor in going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.
Cardinals Game on May 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael McGreevy (1-2, 2.97 ERA) vs Roki Sasaki (1-2, 6.35 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX, FOX |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nolan Gorman went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Jordan Walker went 4-4 with 2 RBI.
- Alec Burleson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
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20 | 12 | .625 | W3 | |
|
Reds
|
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20 | 12 | .625 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
19 | 13 | .594 | 1.0 | W5 |
|
Brewers
|
|
17 | 14 | .548 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
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|
17 | 16 | .515 | 3.5 | W1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .308 | .956 | 25 | |
| 5 | .279 | .827 | 26 | |
| 7 | .246 | .824 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 2.97 | 0.90 | 33.1 | |
| 3-2 | 3.73 | 1.31 | 31.1 | |
| 1-1 | 4.50 | 1.50 | 36.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals have made headlines today, not just for their impressive 10-5 victory over the Pirates, but also for the strategic moves on their roster. With Jared Shuster stepping up after the team designated Luis Peralta for assignment, it’s clear the Cards are reshaping their pitching depth. Meanwhile, the excitement around the franchise swells as fans eagerly await the Hall of Fame induction of legends Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina in 2026, a touching tribute that underscores the legacy of this storied organization. On the field, the recent power surge has birthed a new home run celebration, signaling a fun, united squad that’s hitting its stride with an average of 6.1 runs per game. As they gear up to face the Dodgers, the momentum is palpable, and optimism is in the air.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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