St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 31-27, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals let it slip away against the Texas Rangers 1-2 at Busch Stadium.
Tough week to look at. 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. And 2.1 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.
Cardinals Game on June 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Dustin May (3-6, 4.57 ERA) vs Nathan Eovaldi (5-6, 3.93 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 56°F, Wind 7 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals let it slip away against the Texas Rangers 1-2 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Masyn Winn went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
36 | 21 | .632 | W2 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
31 | 27 | .534 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
32 | 28 | .533 | 5.5 | W3 |
|
Cubs
|
|
32 | 28 | .533 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
30 | 29 | .508 | 7.0 | L1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .284 | .892 | 43 | |
| 7 | .281 | .782 | 38 | |
| 7 | .260 | .808 | 27 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 2.70 | 1.16 | 26.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.20 | 0.99 | 25.1 | |
| 4-1 | 1.80 | 0.90 | 30.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals are left grappling with mixed feelings after a tough 2-1 loss to the Texas Rangers, where Michael McGreevy delivered a quality start but fell short against Jacob deGrom, a two-time Cy Young winner. This defeat accentuates the Cardinals' recent struggles, including a disappointing 2-4 record over the last week, dragging their run differential down to -11. Meanwhile, the front office faces scrutiny over missed opportunities, like Brendan Lawson, who has blossomed into a top prospect after the Cardinals overlooked him. On a brighter note, Joshua Baez continues to crush Triple-A pitching, raising questions about his anticipated promotion. With the next game against the Rangers looming, fans are left hoping the team can turn the tide before the season slips further away.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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