St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 51-48, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Angels 2-3 at Angel Stadium.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. A 3-4 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Also weighing on the score: the bats at 3.7 R/G are the biggest drag right now.
Cardinals Game on July 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Liberatore (5-6, 5.00 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (5-7, 2.88 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Angels 2-3 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
63 | 37 | .630 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
56 | 44 | .560 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
51 | 48 | .515 | 11.5 | L3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
52 | 49 | .515 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
45 | 54 | .455 | 17.5 | L1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .292 | .880 | 76 | |
| 15 | .277 | .802 | 69 | |
| 14 | .260 | .757 | 38 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.32 | 1.08 | 43.1 | |
| 4-7 | 2.92 | 1.10 | 108.0 | |
| 3-4 | 3.76 | 1.20 | 40.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals are reeling after yet another heart-wrenching loss, this time to the Los Angeles Angels, marking their second straight walk-off defeat and extending their recent struggles to a 3-4 record over the last week. After blowing a seven-run lead to the Arizona Diamondbacks and then succumbing to the Angels, the team’s resilience is being called into question. Meanwhile, the retirement of left-hander Packy Naughton at just 30 years old highlights the harsh realities of injuries that plague the roster. On a brighter note, the Cardinals' track record in drafting mid-round players shines through with contributions from talents like Lars Nootbaar, as they prepare for an upcoming draft where they hold the most selections in 2026. With a record of 51-47, the focus now shifts to bouncing back and reclaiming their footing in the division.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 1-game series starting Thursday.
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