St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 64-62, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 at Great American Ball Park.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Plus, a 2.7 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Cardinals Game on August 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Leahy (9-4, 3.38 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (6-7, 4.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alec Burleson went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
77 | 48 | .616 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
73 | 53 | .579 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
64 | 62 | .508 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
61 | 66 | .480 | 17.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
60 | 65 | .480 | 17.0 | W1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .289 | .848 | 92 | |
| 24 | .289 | .847 | 88 | |
| 14 | .248 | .754 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 3.02 | 1.09 | 50.2 | |
| 9-4 | 3.38 | 1.34 | 117.1 | |
| 3-3 | 3.42 | 1.30 | 50.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .615 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
After a strong 11-4 win over the Cubs, the St. Louis Cardinals are feeling good about their recent performance, winning 5 of their last 7 games with a remarkable +18 run differential. The excitement around the team peaks with Joshua Baez making his debut as a leadoff hitter, drawing comparisons to Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. This infusion of young talent is timely as the farm system is ranked fourth-best in MLB, likely underestimating how much they've revamped. However, the reality check came quickly in Cincinnati, where a costly 6-5 loss in the nightcap of a doubleheader left manager Oli Marmol fuming after getting ejected for the third time this season. The Cardinals need to shake off the mistakes and focus on maintaining their offensive momentum against the Reds, as they continue to chase their playoff hopes.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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