St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 29-22, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals pummeled the Cincinnati Reds 8-1 at Great American Ball Park.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. A 7-run win last night helps the cause. Working against that, 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Cardinals Game on May 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Liberatore (2-2, 4.70 ERA) vs Brady Singer (2-4, 6.26 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 52°F, Wind 9 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals pummeled the Cincinnati Reds 8-1 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jordan Walker went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Bryan Torres went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Victor Scott II went 3-4.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
30 | 19 | .612 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
29 | 22 | .569 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
29 | 23 | .558 | 2.5 | L7 |
|
Reds
|
|
27 | 25 | .519 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
26 | 26 | .500 | 5.5 | L2 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .302 | .966 | 42 | |
| 7 | .294 | .834 | 35 | |
| 6 | .267 | .828 | 25 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.65 | 0.91 | 27.1 | |
| 3-3 | 2.40 | 0.99 | 56.1 | |
| 5-4 | 3.76 | 1.25 | 55.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 10 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals are in a state of flux as they grapple with the return of Lars Nootbaar, who may find himself on the bench due to the impressive play of Nathan Church. Meanwhile, former Cardinal Marcell Ozuna's struggles with the Pirates remind fans of the risks associated with aging sluggers. On a brighter note, Bryan Torres made waves in his MLB debut with a home run, bringing some much-needed excitement to the team after a tough loss against the Reds where they fell 7-6 despite Jordan Walker's powerful performance. The recent ups and downs reflect a team at a crossroads, battling to find consistency and ignite their offense as they prepare for another showdown against Cincinnati.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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