Tampa Bay Rays vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 23, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 23, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Tampa Bay Rays vs St. Louis Cardinals – 8/22/25

The Tampa Bay Rays won against the St. Louis Cardinals with a score of 10-6. The game took place at George M. Steinbrenner Field on August 22, 2025. Adrian Houser pitched for the Rays and earned the win, bringing his record to 6-4. Key performances included Josh Lowe and Cade Mangum from the Rays. Lowe hit a home run and scored twice, while Mangum contributed with four hits and two RBIs. The Rays improved their record to 61-67, and the Cardinals fell to 64-65. The Rays started strong, scoring in each of the first four innings. They got one run in the first inning, two in the second, and two more in the third. By the end of the fourth inning, they had a 7-1 lead over the Cardinals. The Cardinals tried to catch up with a run in the sixth and a big four-run seventh inning. However, the Rays added two more in the seventh and another in the eighth, securing their 10-6 win. Both teams had several players contributing to the scoring, but the Rays’ early lead proved too much for the Cardinals to overcome.

Adrian Houser played a key role for the Rays, pitching 6.33 innings and allowing four runs on six hits. He earned the win, improving his record to 6-4 with a 2.67 ERA. On the other side, Miles Mikolas struggled, giving up five runs over 2.67 innings, taking the loss for the Cardinals.

For the Cardinals, Willson Contreras was a standout at the plate. He went 2-for-5, hitting a double and a home run, and driving in two runs. Nolan Church also contributed with a home run and two RBIs, finishing with two hits in four at-bats.

On the Rays’ side, several players had noteworthy performances. Josh Lowe and Tristan Gray each hit home runs, with Gray driving in two runs. Curtis Williams led the team with three RBIs, and Jake Mangum had four hits, including two doubles, contributing to the Rays’ 16-hit output.

What’s Next

The Rays’ win over the Cardinals has standing implications for both teams. The Rays, now at 61-67, remain in 4th place in the East. This win gives them a small boost as they try to climb higher in their division. On the other side, the Cardinals drop to 64-65 and stay in 4th place in the Central. This loss sets them back in their pursuit to move up in their division. Both teams will need to focus on upcoming games to improve their standings.

The Cardinals will continue their series against the Rays on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The game will be played at George M. Steinbrenner Field at 7:35 PM. They will then play one more game in this series on Sunday before returning home to face the Pittsburgh Pirates starting Monday.

The Rays also continue their series against the Cardinals with games on Saturday and Sunday. Both games are at home at George M. Steinbrenner Field. After the Cardinals series, the Rays will travel to face the Cleveland Guardians starting Monday, August 25, 2025.

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