St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 38-30, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals downed the Minnesota Twins 9-6 at Target Field.
Everything is pointing up. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Add in the 3-run win last night carries weight here.
Cardinals Game on June 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael McGreevy (3-5, 2.99 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (5-3, 4.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Cardinals.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals downed the Minnesota Twins 9-6 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jordan Walker went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Blaze Jordan went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Pedro Pagés went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Iván Herrera went 2-3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
42 | 26 | .618 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
38 | 30 | .559 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
37 | 34 | .521 | 6.5 | W3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
36 | 35 | .507 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
33 | 36 | .478 | 9.5 | W1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .298 | .915 | 56 | |
| 12 | .288 | .843 | 50 | |
| 1 | .500 | 1.625 | 4 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.83 | 1.08 | 28.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.14 | 0.92 | 33.2 | |
| 0-2 | 3.41 | 1.20 | 31.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
The Cardinals' offense is in high gear, highlighted by a stunning three home runs in the seventh inning during their 9-6 victory over the Twins, showcasing the power surge that has defined their recent success. Jordan Walker continues to shine, adding a triple and a home run to his impressive season, while Blaze Jordan, in his debut, has instantly made his presence felt, contributing to the team's hot streak. Under Chaim Bloom's guidance, this team feels revitalized, a stark contrast to past iterations. They've won five of their last seven games, scoring an impressive 7.0 runs per game, and the run differential of +22 speaks volumes about their offensive depth. With the bats on fire and fresh talent making an impact, the Cardinals are proving they can compete fiercely in the division.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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