St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 73-75, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Chicago White Sox 7-3 at Busch Stadium.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. A W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Factor in 6.0 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Cardinals Game on September 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.41 ERA) vs Sean Newcomb (2-4, 2.71 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Chicago White Sox 7-3 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alec Burleson went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Joshua Báez went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- Leo Bernal went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
92 | 56 | .622 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
82 | 66 | .554 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
74 | 74 | .500 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
73 | 75 | .493 | 19.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 78 | .469 | 22.5 | L4 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .283 | .829 | 100 | |
| 22 | .284 | .819 | 106 | |
| 16 | .247 | .741 | 64 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-1 | 2.68 | 1.07 | 74.0 | |
| 10-4 | 3.41 | 1.33 | 132.0 | |
| 3-7 | 3.97 | 1.25 | 59.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals are back home and gearing up for a weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, fresh off a disappointing 2-5 stretch that has left the team teetering at 72-75. As they reflect on the glory days with the Hall of Fame inductions of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina, the present is a mixed bag, with young hitters like Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson showing promise, but the pitching staff struggling with a 5.9 runs allowed per game recently. The bittersweet memories of past postseason battles linger, highlighted by Adrian Beltre's recollection of the 2011 World Series loss, reminding us that even legends aren't immune to heartbreak. Tonight's game will be a test for Matthew Liberatore, who needs to shake off a rocky start to keep the Cardinals' hopes alive.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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