Martinez throws 3-hitter, Cardinals beat Padres 2-0
Carlos Martinez threw a three-hitter and struck out 10, Yadier Molina hit a two-run single and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 Monday for their fourth victory in five games.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
2
San Diego Padres
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W 4-1 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Out 2-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Molina singled to deep center, Pham and DeJong scored, J. Martínez to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Advancing On Force 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-0
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Spangenberg grounded out to catcher.
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Ground Out 2-0
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Spangenberg batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Myers struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Myers batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Solarte flied out to center.
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Fly Out 2-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Solarte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Pirela walked.
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Pirela batting
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Start Inning 2-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-0
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
C. Martínez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
C. Martínez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Grichuk flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Grichuk batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Garcia flied out to center.
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Fly Out 2-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Head to Head
Injuries
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSD
Manuel MargotCF7
Erick AybarSS0
Jose PirelaLF67
Yangervis SolarteSS70
Wil Myers1B4
Cory Spangenberg3B18
Jabari BlashRF54
Austin HedgesC17
Luis PerdomoP56
Substitutes
Kyle McGrathP44
Carlos Asuaje2B61
Phil MatonP88
Jose ValdezP66
Hector SanchezC63
STL
Matt Carpenter3B13
Tommy PhamLF28
Paul DeJongSS18
Jose Martinez1B16
Yadier MolinaC4
Harrison BaderCF9
Greg Garcia2B4
Randal GrichukLF34
Carlos MartinezP18
Substitutes
Alex Mejia3B54
Stephen PiscottyRF26
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