San Diego Padres vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 4, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 4, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: San Diego Padres vs St. Louis Cardinals – 8/3/25

On August 3, 2025, the San Diego Padres took on the St. Louis Cardinals at PETCO Park. The Padres secured a win with a score of 7-3. The game saw Dylan Cease earn the win, improving his season record to 3-10. Key performances included Josh Merrill’s three RBIs and Ramon Laureano’s home run. The Padres now hold a record of 61-50, sitting second in the NL West. Meanwhile, the Cardinals’ record fell to 56-56, placing them fourth in the NL Central. The Padres scored first in the fourth inning with two runs. They added four more in the seventh, stretching their lead. In the eighth, they scored one more run to make it 7-0. The Cardinals tried to rally in the ninth, scoring three runs. It was not enough to catch up. The Padres won the game 7-3.Dylan Cease was the winning pitcher for the Padres. He pitched five innings and allowed only one hit. Cease struck out nine batters and walked one. His strong performance helped keep the Cardinals scoreless through five innings. Andre Pallante took the loss for the Cardinals. He pitched five innings and gave up two runs on five hits. Pallante struck out four and walked three batters. Despite his efforts, the Padres’ bats proved too strong. On the Padres’ side, Jackson Merrill stood out with three RBIs. He hit a triple and walked once. Raimel Laureano and Jake Cronenworth each hit home runs. Cronenworth drove in two runs, adding to the Padres’ lead.

What’s Next

The Padres’ win improved their record to 61-50. They hold the second spot in the West division. This victory keeps them in a strong position as they chase the division leader. The team is looking to close the gap in the standings. The Cardinals, on the other hand, saw their record fall to 56-56. They are currently in fourth place in the Central division. This game shows the challenges they face in trying to climb higher in the standings.

The Cardinals will head to Los Angeles next. They start a new series against the Dodgers on Monday, August 4. The game is scheduled for 10:10 PM at Dodger Stadium. This series continues with games on Tuesday and Wednesday, also at Dodger Stadium.

The Padres will travel to face the Diamondbacks next. Their series starts on Monday, August 4, at 9:40 PM at Chase Field. The series continues with games on Tuesday and Wednesday. After the Diamondbacks, the Padres will return home to face the Red Sox on Friday, August 8.

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