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St. Louis Cardinals
22-15  ·  2nd NL Central
2 1
Final
San Diego Padres
22-15  ·  2nd NL West
Thu, May 07, 2026
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 64°
HP Ump: Alex Tosi (Home Plate)
W: Matthew Liberatore
L: Bradgley Rodriguez
SV: Riley O'Brien
Team 123456789 RHE
STL 000100100 250
SD 100000000 140
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
JJ Wetherholt2B 0-2 2 .000
Iván HerreraDH 0-3 12 .000
Alec Burleson1B 1-3 1 1 11 .333
Jordan WalkerRF 2-4 1 .500
Nolan Gorman3B 0-3 13 .000
Masyn WinnSS 1-4 1 .250
Nathan ChurchLF 0-4 1 .000
Pedro PagésC 0-4 1 .000
Victor Scott IICF 1-3 1 .333
Matthew LiberatoreP 0-0
George SorianoP 0-0
JoJo RomeroP 0-0
Riley O'BrienP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Matthew Liberatore 6.03136 81-521.50
George Soriano 1.01001 12-70.00
JoJo Romero 1.00001 7-70.00
Riley O'BrienS 1.00001 10-80.00
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Jackson MerrillCF 0-3 11 .000
Miguel AndujarDH 1-4 2 .250
Manny Machado3B 0-3 1 1 .000
Fernando Tatis Jr.2B 2-3 1 .667
Xander BogaertsSS 1-3 11 .333
Ramón LaureanoLF 0-2 11 .000
Ty France1B 0-3 1 .000
Nick CastellanosRF 0-3 2 .000
Rodolfo DuránC 0-3 .000
Michael KingP 0-0
Bradgley RodriguezP 0-0
Wandy PeraltaP 0-0
Jason AdamP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Michael King 6.01126 86-541.50
Bradgley Rodriguez 1.02102 17-149.00
Wandy Peralta 1.01020 14-40.00
Jason Adam 1.01010 23-170.00
STL
AWAY · HOME
SD
5
Hits
4
1
Home Runs
0
.238
AVG
.231
.324
OBP
.304
.398
SLG
.381
.722
OPS
.685
2
Runs
1
2
2B
0
1
3B
0
0
SB
0
12
TB
4
14
LOB
3
35
PA
30
4.45
ERA
4.15
9
K
8
3
BB
5
4
H Allowed
5
1.41
WHIP
1.26
1
Runs
2
0
HBP
0
30
BF
35
110
Pitches
140
74
Strikes
89
Top Performers
Michael King
6.0 IP · 6 K · 1 ER · 86 P
Matthew Liberatore
6.0 IP · 6 K · 1 ER · 81 P
Alec Burleson
1-3 1 HR 1 RBI · 1 R · 1 BB
Play by Play
  • Manny Machado grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
    Manny Machado vs Riley O'Brien
  • Miguel Andujar strikes out swinging.
    Miguel Andujar vs Riley O'Brien
  • Jackson Merrill grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.
    Jackson Merrill vs Riley O'Brien
  • Bottom 9th
  • Pedro Pagés flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Pedro Pagés vs Jason Adam
  • Nathan Church flies out to left fielder Ramón Laureano.
    Nathan Church vs Jason Adam
  • Masyn Winn ground bunts into a force out, first baseman Ty France to third baseman Manny Machado. Jordan Walker out at 3rd. Nolan Gorman to 2nd. Masyn Winn to 1st.
    Masyn Winn vs Jason Adam
  • Nolan Gorman walks.
    Nolan Gorman vs Jason Adam
  • Jordan Walker doubles (8) on a ground ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Jordan Walker vs Jason Adam
  • Top 9th
  • Rodolfo Durán grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.
    Rodolfo Durán vs JoJo Romero
  • Pedro Pagés challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Nick Castellanos called out on strikes.
    Nick Castellanos vs JoJo Romero
  • Ty France grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
    Ty France vs JoJo Romero
  • Bottom 8th
  • Alec Burleson grounds into a double play, second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. to shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Ty France. Iván Herrera out at 2nd. Alec Burleson out at 1st.
    Alec Burleson vs Wandy Peralta
  • Iván Herrera walks. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.
    Iván Herrera vs Wandy Peralta
  • JJ Wetherholt walks.
    JJ Wetherholt vs Wandy Peralta
  • Victor Scott II singles on a ground ball to shortstop Xander Bogaerts.
    Victor Scott II vs Wandy Peralta
  • Top 8th
  • Ramón Laureano grounds out, first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher George Soriano.
    Ramón Laureano vs George Soriano
  • Xander Bogaerts strikes out on a foul tip.
    Xander Bogaerts vs George Soriano
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. singles on a ground ball to shortstop Masyn Winn.
    Fernando Tatis Jr. vs George Soriano
  • Bottom 7th
  • Pedro Pagés grounds out, second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. to first baseman Ty France.
    Pedro Pagés vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Nathan Church strikes out swinging.
    Nathan Church vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Masyn Winn triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Nick Castellanos. Jordan Walker scores.
    Masyn Winn vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Nolan Gorman strikes out swinging.
    Nolan Gorman vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Jordan Walker doubles (7) on a fly ball to left fielder Ramón Laureano.
    Jordan Walker vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Top 7th
  • Manny Machado grounds out, third baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Alec Burleson.
    Manny Machado vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Miguel Andujar singles on a ground ball to center fielder Victor Scott II.
    Miguel Andujar vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Jackson Merrill strikes out swinging.
    Jackson Merrill vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Rodolfo Durán flies out sharply to center fielder Victor Scott II.
    Rodolfo Durán vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Bottom 6th
  • Alec Burleson flies out to left fielder Ramón Laureano.
    Alec Burleson vs Michael King
  • Iván Herrera grounds out softly, pitcher Michael King to first baseman Ty France. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.
    Iván Herrera vs Michael King
  • JJ Wetherholt walks.
    JJ Wetherholt vs Michael King
  • Victor Scott II grounds out, second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. to first baseman Ty France.
    Victor Scott II vs Michael King
  • Top 6th
  • Nick Castellanos strikes out swinging.
    Nick Castellanos vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Ty France grounds into a double play, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. Ramón Laureano out at 2nd. Ty France out at 1st.
    Ty France vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Ramón Laureano walks.
    Ramón Laureano vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Bottom 5th
  • Pedro Pagés grounds out, third baseman Manny Machado to first baseman Ty France.
    Pedro Pagés vs Michael King
  • Nathan Church grounds out softly, pitcher Michael King to first baseman Ty France.
    Nathan Church vs Michael King
  • Masyn Winn grounds out, shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Ty France.
    Masyn Winn vs Michael King
  • Top 5th
  • Xander Bogaerts grounds out softly, pitcher Matthew Liberatore to first baseman Alec Burleson.
    Xander Bogaerts vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging.
    Fernando Tatis Jr. vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Manny Machado grounds out, third baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Alec Burleson.
    Manny Machado vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Bottom 4th
  • Nolan Gorman strikes out swinging.
    Nolan Gorman vs Michael King
  • Jordan Walker flies out to right fielder Nick Castellanos.
    Jordan Walker vs Michael King
  • Alec Burleson homers (6) on a fly ball to right field.
    Alec Burleson vs Michael King
  • Iván Herrera strikes out swinging.
    Iván Herrera vs Michael King
  • Top 4th
  • Miguel Andujar grounds into a double play, shortstop Masyn Winn to second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. Jackson Merrill out at 2nd. Miguel Andujar out at 1st.
    Miguel Andujar vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Jackson Merrill walks.
    Jackson Merrill vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Rodolfo Durán flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.
    Rodolfo Durán vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Bottom 3rd
  • JJ Wetherholt lines out sharply to right fielder Nick Castellanos.
    JJ Wetherholt vs Michael King
  • Victor Scott II strikes out swinging.
    Victor Scott II vs Michael King
  • Pedro Pagés strikes out swinging.
    Pedro Pagés vs Michael King
  • Top 3rd
  • Nick Castellanos flies out to center fielder Victor Scott II.
    Nick Castellanos vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Ty France strikes out on a foul tip.
    Ty France vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Ramón Laureano challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Ramón Laureano called out on strikes.
    Ramón Laureano vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Bottom 2nd
  • Nathan Church pops out to third baseman Manny Machado in foul territory.
    Nathan Church vs Michael King
  • Masyn Winn flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Masyn Winn vs Michael King
  • Nolan Gorman strikes out swinging.
    Nolan Gorman vs Michael King
  • Top 2nd
  • Cardinals challenged (tag play), call on the field was overturned: pitcher Matthew Liberatore picks off Xander Bogaerts at 1st on throw to first baseman Alec Burleson.
    Ramón Laureano vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Xander Bogaerts singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Manny Machado scores. Fernando Tatis Jr. to 3rd.
    Xander Bogaerts vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Nathan Church. Manny Machado to 2nd.
    Fernando Tatis Jr. vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Manny Machado walks.
    Manny Machado vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Miguel Andujar strikes out swinging.
    Miguel Andujar vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Jackson Merrill grounds out, third baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Alec Burleson.
    Jackson Merrill vs Matthew Liberatore
  • Bottom 1st
  • Jordan Walker pops out to second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Jordan Walker vs Michael King
  • Alec Burleson walks.
    Alec Burleson vs Michael King
  • Iván Herrera strikes out swinging.
    Iván Herrera vs Michael King
  • JJ Wetherholt grounds out, second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. to first baseman Ty France.
    JJ Wetherholt vs Michael King
  • Top 1st
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Game Recap
Game recap
Liberatore outduels King as Cardinals take series opener
SAN DIEGO -- The Cardinals came into a loud, sold-out Petco Park to open a four-game series and didn’t flinch against a Padres team that feeds off the nightly fun vibe at the downtown ballpark. The Cardinals got timely hitting to back Matthew Liberatore, who outdueled Michael King through six
Highlights
Masyn Winn hits a go-ahead triple in Cardinals' win
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Condensed Game: STL@SD - 5/7/26
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Masyn Winn's go-ahead triple
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Alec Burleson's solo homer (6)
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Xander Bogaerts' RBI single
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