On September 7, 2025, at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants with a score of 4-3. The Cardinals improved their record to 71-72, while the Giants fell to 72-70. Sonny Gray was the winning pitcher, bringing his season record to 12-8. In the game, the Cardinals scored all their runs in the fifth inning, securing a narrow victory. Key performances included Lars Nootbaar and Ivan Herrera, each contributing an RBI. The Giants attempted a comeback with three runs in the sixth inning, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome. The game between the Cardinals and the Giants was tight. The Cardinals scored four runs in the fifth inning. This put them ahead of the Giants, who did not score until the sixth inning. In the sixth inning, the Giants got three runs, but it was not enough to take the lead. The rest of the game saw no more runs from either team, ending with the Cardinals winning 4-3.

Sonny Gray played a key role for the Cardinals. He pitched 5.33 innings and allowed 3 runs while striking out 6 batters. Gray’s performance earned him his 12th win of the season, bringing his ERA to 4.43.

In the batting lineup, Lars Nootbaar and Ivan Herrera stood out. Nootbaar had 1 hit and 1 RBI, contributing to the Cardinals’ 4-run fifth inning. Herrera also added 2 hits and an RBI, helping the team secure the victory.

On the Giants’ side, Kai-Wei Teng took the loss. He pitched 4 innings, giving up 4 runs on 3 hits and issuing 5 walks. Rafael Devers managed to contribute with a hit and an RBI, but it wasn’t enough to change the game’s outcome.

What’s Next

The Cardinals’ win against the Giants has slight implications on their standings. With a record of 71-72, the Cardinals remain in 4th place in the Central division. They are working to climb higher in the standings as the season progresses. Meanwhile, the Giants, now at 72-70, hold the 3rd spot in the West division. This loss puts more pressure on the Giants to maintain their position. Both teams are close in records, making every game important as the season continues.

The San Francisco Giants will start a new series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This series will begin on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Oracle Park. The first game is set to start at 9:45 PM.

The St. Louis Cardinals will also begin a new series. They will face the Seattle Mariners on Monday, September 8, 2025. This game will be played at T-Mobile Park and will start at 9:40 PM.

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