The St. Louis Cardinals played against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 23, 2025. The Cardinals came out on top with a 9-8 win. The game was closely contested, with Matt Svanson earning the win, improving his record to 3-0 for the season.

Brendan Donovan was a standout for the Cardinals, getting four hits in five at-bats. Ivan Herrera also contributed significantly with three RBIs. The win brought the Cardinals to a 77-80 record, placing them in fourth in the NL Central. The Giants also hold a 77-80 record, placing them in fourth in the NL West.

The Cardinals jumped ahead early with three runs in the first inning. The Giants responded in the third inning, scoring five runs to take the lead. The Giants extended their lead with two more runs in the fifth inning and one in the sixth inning. In the seventh inning, the Cardinals added four runs to tie the game. The Cardinals scored two more runs in the ninth inning to secure a 9-8 win. The Giants were unable to score in the final innings, resulting in a loss at Oracle Park.

Brendan Donovan stood out for the Cardinals with four hits and one RBI. Ivan Herrera contributed significantly with two hits, including a home run, and drove in three runs. Alec Burleson also added two hits and two RBIs to the team’s total.

For the Giants, Heliot Ramos made an impact with two hits, including a home run, and one RBI. Wilmer Flores and Wilmer Adames each collected two hits, while Adames brought in a run. Patrick Bailey also chipped in with two hits and an RBI.

On the mound, Matt Svanson earned the win for the Cardinals, pitching one inning without allowing any runs. Ryan Walker took the loss for the Giants, giving up two runs in his one inning of work.

What’s Next

The Cardinals and Giants both have records of 77-80. After this game, the Cardinals remain in 4th place in the Central Division. The Giants also hold the 4th place spot, but in the West Division. Both teams are now tied in their overall records, which could impact their standings as the season comes to an end. The game did not change their positions in their respective divisions, but it could have implications for future games. No head-to-head information is provided for these teams in the data.

The Cardinals will continue their series against the Giants at Oracle Park. Their next game is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 9:45 PM. After that, they will travel to play the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday, September 26, at 2:20 PM.

The Giants will also play the Cardinals again on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 9:45 PM at Oracle Park. Following the conclusion of this series, they will host the Colorado Rockies starting on Friday, September 26, at 10:15 PM. The Giants will remain at home for the weekend games against the Rockies.

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