The San Diego Padres defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 at PETCO Park on August 1, 2025. The game saw the Padres improve their record to 60-49, placing them second in the NL West. Nick Pivetta earned the win, pitching seven innings and allowing just one run.

Key performances came from Padres’ player Jackson Merrill, who drove in two runs. For the Cardinals, Willson Contreras hit a home run, accounting for their only score. The loss brought the Cardinals’ record to 55-55, positioning them fourth in the NL Central.

In a game at PETCO Park, the Padres scored all their runs in the fifth inning. The Cardinals managed to score one run in the top of the fifth. This run came from a home run by Contreras. The Padres responded in the bottom of the same inning with four runs. Merrill drove in two runs, and Díaz added another RBI to help secure the win for the Padres. The game ended with a 4-1 victory for the Padres.

Nick Pivetta was the standout pitcher for the Padres. He pitched 7 innings, allowing only 1 run and striking out 5 batters. His performance earned him the win, improving his record to 10-3 with a 2.81 ERA.

Matthew Liberatore took the loss for the Cardinals. He pitched 4.33 innings, giving up 4 runs, though only 1 was earned. His record fell to 6-8 with a 4.04 ERA.

On the batting side, Jake Merrill made an impact for the Padres. He collected 2 hits and drove in 2 runs. For the Cardinals, Willson Contreras hit a home run, providing their only run of the game.

What’s Next

The Padres improved their record to 60-49 with this win. They are now in second place in the West division. This victory helps them stay competitive in the playoff race. The Cardinals, with a 55-55 record, remain in fourth place in the Central division. This loss makes it harder for them to climb the standings. Both teams look to build momentum as the season continues.

The Cardinals will continue their series against the Padres at PETCO Park. They play again on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 10:10 PM. The series will end on Sunday, August 3, before they head to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers. There is no information on the probable starters for these games.

The Padres will host the Cardinals again on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 10:10 PM. This is the second game of their series. The series concludes on Sunday, August 3. Afterward, the Padres will travel to play the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Monday, August 4. Probable starters for these games have not been announced.

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