San Diego Padres vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 28, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 28, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: San Diego Padres vs St. Louis Cardinals – 7/27/25

On July 27, 2025, the San Diego Padres took on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Padres secured a 9-2 win over the Cardinals. This victory improved their record to 56-49, placing them second in the NL West division. Stephen Kolek was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 3-5 with a 4.28 ERA. Manny Machado led the Padres’ offense with four hits and three RBIs. Xander Bogaerts added a home run, contributing to the team’s 16 hits in the game. The Padres started strong, scoring two runs in the first inning. They added another run in the third inning. The fourth inning was big for the Padres, as they scored four more runs. This gave them a big lead over the Cardinals. The Cardinals managed to score their only runs in the sixth inning with two runs. The Padres continued to add to their lead with single runs in the seventh and eighth innings. The game ended with the Padres winning 9-2.

For the Padres, Manny Machado was key at the plate. He went 4-for-5 with three RBIs, including two doubles. Fernando Tatis Jr. also contributed with two hits and three runs.

On the mound, Stephen Kolek stood out for the Padres. He pitched six innings, allowing four hits and two runs, earning the win. Kolek’s performance helped the Padres maintain their lead throughout the game.

For the Cardinals, Alec Burleson had a noteworthy performance. He hit a home run and drove in both runs for his team. However, Michael McGreevy struggled, giving up seven runs in under five innings, taking the loss.

 

What’s Next

The Padres improved their record to 56-49, holding the 2nd spot in the West division. Their recent win against the Cardinals strengthens their position. They are in close pursuit of the top spot in their division. Every game counts as they aim to climb higher. The Cardinals, now with a 54-52 record, sit in 4th place in the Central division. This loss puts them further behind in their division race. They need to regroup and focus on upcoming games to improve their standing. Head-to-head, the Padres showed strength in this game, which could impact future meetings.

The San Diego Padres will start a new series against the New York Mets at home. The first game is on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 9:40 PM at PETCO Park. This series will have three games, with the next two on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The St. Louis Cardinals will begin a series with the Miami Marlins. They will play at home on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7:45 PM at Busch Stadium. This series will also have three games, continuing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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