St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 20-13, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals escaped with a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 at Busch Stadium.
It all adds up right now. The 6-1 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Factor in rising in the standings from 5 to 2.
Cardinals Game on May 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Dustin May (3-2, 5.28 ERA) vs Justin Wrobleski (4-0, 1.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 53°F, Wind 4 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals escaped with a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jordan Walker went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
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21 | 12 | .636 | W4 | |
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Cardinals
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20 | 13 | .606 | 1.0 | W6 |
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Reds
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20 | 13 | .606 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Brewers
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18 | 14 | .562 | 2.5 | W3 |
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Pirates
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18 | 16 | .529 | 3.5 | W2 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .315 | .982 | 27 | |
| 5 | .280 | .836 | 27 | |
| 7 | .238 | .799 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.52 | 0.92 | 39.1 | |
| 3-2 | 3.73 | 1.31 | 31.1 | |
| 1-1 | 4.50 | 1.50 | 36.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .615 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 are riding high with a 19-13 record, fueled by a potent offense that ranks sixth in the Majors, and the excitement is just beginning as they await the return of Lars Nootbaar from rehab. After a dominant 7-2 win over the Dodgers, the young core continues to impress, with Jordan Walker's recent swing tweak keeping him on a hot streak that has him hitting .308. The confidence of legends like Albert Pujols adds an extra layer of momentum, as he praises the resilience and potential of this squad. With a +14 run differential over the last week, this team is not just competing, they're making a statement that the days of timid rebuilding are fading. As Nootbaar inches closer to rejoining the lineup, the Cardinals' already formidable offense stands to get even better.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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