St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 40-33, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals got routed by the Kansas City Royals 6-14 at Kauffman Stadium.
Not a great stretch. A 8-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Pair that with the -8 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Cardinals Game on June 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 08:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael McGreevy (3-5, 2.99 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (2-4, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 8 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals got routed by the Kansas City Royals 6-14 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 1 |
Highlights
- José Fermín went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
45 | 27 | .625 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
40 | 33 | .548 | 5.5 | L2 |
|
Cubs
|
|
39 | 36 | .520 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
38 | 37 | .507 | 8.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
35 | 38 | .479 | 10.5 | L1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .291 | .882 | 57 | |
| 13 | .282 | .827 | 54 | |
| 9 | .257 | .810 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.97 | 1.12 | 30.1 | |
| 3-3 | 3.73 | 1.21 | 31.1 | |
| 5-6 | 3.75 | 1.14 | 81.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
Dustin May's dominant one-hit shutout performance against the Cardinals last night is a stark reminder of the team’s struggles, as St. Louis fell 1-6 to San Diego at Busch Stadium. With a recent record of 3-4 and mounting bullpen woes, the Cardinals have now designated Chris Roycroft for assignment to make room for promising prospect Max Rajcic, who aims to provide immediate relief. Meanwhile, Matthew Liberatore's disappointment after a short outing only adds to the team's challenges as they prepare to face the Kansas City Royals. In a potential lifeline, whispers of reuniting with Michael Wacha at the trade deadline could offer some hope for a rotation in need of stabilization. As the Cardinals sit at 40-32, fans are left wondering if these changes can shift the momentum in the right direction.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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