MLB2026

St. Louis Cardinals

Across two reviewed games, the Cardinals got six-plus innings and one run allowed from each starter, but late relief produced both a save and an extra-inning home run allowed.

3 reviewed games through Sep 16, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every games the team played.

What we keep seeing

Strengths

A ninth-inning response tied the game

Thin

In one reviewed game, the Cardinals turned a bases-loaded ninth-inning opportunity into two runs on a sacrifice fly and an RBI single to tie the score.

Weaknesses

First-pitch extra-inning damage

Thin

In one reviewed extra-inning situation, Riley O'Brien allowed a first-pitch two-run home run that gave San Francisco the lead.

Opponent plan

Thin

Deny

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Attack

Look to attack the first pitch in extra innings.

Avoid

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

What this sample cannot establish

Reviewed games