The St. Louis Cardinals faced the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 22, 2025. The Cardinals secured a 6–5 win over the Giants. This game brought both teams to a record of 77-80, placing them fourth in their respective divisions.

Michael McGreevy was the winning pitcher for the Cardinals, improving his record to 7-3 with a 4.08 ERA. Ivan Herrera contributed with a home run and drove in two runs, helping his team to victory. Alec Burleson also had a strong performance with three hits and one RBI.

The Giants took an early lead with a run in the first inning. The Cardinals responded in the third and fourth innings, scoring one run each to take a 2-1 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, the Giants scored three runs, retaking the lead at 4-2. The Cardinals’ big fifth inning brought four runs, putting them ahead 6-4. The Giants managed one more run in the fifth, closing the gap to 6-5. Both teams’ pitchers held the line for the rest of the game, and the score remained unchanged, giving the Cardinals the win.

Michael McGreevy was the winning pitcher for the Cardinals. He pitched 5 innings, allowing 6 hits and 5 runs. McGreevy also walked 3 batters and struck out 2. Despite giving up two home runs, he managed to hold on for the win.

On the Giants’ side, Justin Verlander took the loss. He pitched for 4.33 innings, giving up 9 hits and 6 runs. Verlander struck out 3 batters and walked 2. He also allowed a home run during his time on the mound.

Offensively, Ivan Herrera stood out for the Cardinals with a home run and 2 RBIs. Alec Burleson also had a solid game, collecting 3 hits and driving in a run. For the Giants, Heliot Ramos hit a home run and drove in 3 runs, while Rafael Devers also contributed with a home run and an RBI.

What’s Next

The Cardinals and Giants now both have records of 77-80. This puts them in fourth place in their respective divisions. The Cardinals are in the Central Division, while the Giants are in the West Division. With identical records, both teams remain out of playoff contention. This game did not shift their standings but highlighted the tight race in their divisions. The head-to-head match-ups between these teams are crucial as the season nears its end.

The St. Louis Cardinals will continue their series against the San Francisco Giants. Their next game is on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:45 PM. The game will be held at Oracle Park, where the Cardinals will play as the away team.

The San Francisco Giants will also continue their series against the Cardinals. They face off again on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:45 PM. The game takes place at Oracle Park, with the Giants playing at home. Probable starters have not been announced for either team.

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