The St. Louis Cardinals faced the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium on July 25, 2025. The Cardinals won 3-0, improving their record to 54-51, while the Padres fell to 55-49. The game saw Miles Mikolas earn the win, allowing no runs over five innings.

A key performance came from Willson Contreras, who scored two runs and hit a double. Masyn Winn added two RBIs, helping the Cardinals secure the victory. The weather was clear with a temperature of 100 degrees, and the wind was blowing out to right field at 5 mph.

The Cardinals scored first in the second inning. Contreras doubled and later scored. In the fourth inning, they added two more runs. Winn hit a double that brought in two runs. The Padres struggled to score throughout the game. They managed to get 11 hits but failed to convert them into runs. The Cardinals’ pitching kept the Padres off the board, securing a 3-0 win.

Miles Mikolas was the winning pitcher for the Cardinals. He pitched for 5 innings, allowing 7 hits but no runs. His performance helped keep the Padres from scoring.

Nick Pivetta took the loss for the Padres. He pitched 6.33 innings, giving up 3 runs, 2 of which were earned. Despite his efforts, the Cardinals managed to score against him.

On the batting side, William Contreras led the Cardinals with 2 hits and 2 runs. Masyn Winn contributed with a double and 2 RBIs. These efforts played a big part in the Cardinals’ win.

What’s Next

The Cardinals’ win improves their record to 54-51. They are currently in 4th place in the Central Division. This victory might help them climb higher in the standings if they continue to perform well. The Padres, with a record of 55-49, remain in 2nd place in the West Division. Losing this game does not change their position, but they need to keep winning to stay competitive. The Cardinals and Padres have faced each other multiple times this season, adding intensity to their games.

The San Diego Padres continue their series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Their next game is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7:15 PM at Busch Stadium. This series will wrap up with a final game on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 2:15 PM before the Padres return home to face the New York Mets starting Monday, July 28, 2025.

The St. Louis Cardinals will also continue their series against the Padres with the next game on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7:15 PM. Following the conclusion of this series on Sunday, they will stay home to begin a new series against the Miami Marlins on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7:45 PM at Busch Stadium.

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