St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 26-18, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals escaped with a win against the Kansas City Royals 5-4 at Busch Stadium.
A healthy temperature for a reason. Opponents scoring just 3.6 per game. The mound work is solid. And a 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Cardinals Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Leahy (4-3, 4.31 ERA) vs Noah Cameron (2-2, 5.55 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Cardinals.TV, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals escaped with a win against the Kansas City Royals 5-4 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jordan Walker went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Pedro Pagés went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
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29 | 16 | .644 | W2 | |
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Brewers
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25 | 17 | .595 | 2.5 | W2 |
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Cardinals
|
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26 | 18 | .591 | 2.5 | W2 |
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Pirates
|
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24 | 21 | .533 | 5.0 | L1 |
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Reds
|
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24 | 21 | .533 | 5.0 | W2 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .309 | .988 | 34 | |
| 6 | .276 | .791 | 31 | |
| 8 | .237 | .766 | 22 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.10 | 0.88 | 51.1 | |
| 4-3 | 4.31 | 1.59 | 39.2 | |
| 4-3 | 4.46 | 1.37 | 42.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cardinals News
Liam Doyle's revamped pitching arsenal is making waves, proving that the Cardinals can adapt and thrive with the right adjustments. Meanwhile, former Cardinal Jose Martinez is eager to return to the organization, expressing a desire to mentor the next generation of players. On the field, the energy was palpable at Busch Stadium as Yohel Pozo celebrated a stellar three-hit game and a clutch walk-off, while Lars Nootbaar made a triumphant return from double heel surgery with a homer in his first rehab at-bat. After edging past the Royals 5-4 in 11 innings, the Cardinals sit at 25-18, buoyed by strong pitching, but they need to crank up the offense, averaging just 3.6 runs per game over the last week. As they gear up to face the struggling Kansas City Royals again, the team’s ability to maintain momentum will be key.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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