Piscotty's HR lifts Cardinals past Padres 3-1
Stephen Piscotty hit a two-run homer, rookie Jack Flaherty threw five innings of one-run ball and the streaking St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
3
San Diego Padres
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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 Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunt Pop Foul Out 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 0 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Bader hit sacrifice fly to right, Pham scored, Fowler to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Piscotty homered to left center (388 feet), J. Martínez scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Solarte homered to right (394 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: 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 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 3-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Spangenberg flied out to center.
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Fly Out 3-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-1
Spangenberg batting
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Play Result 3-1
Spangenberg hit for Maton.
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Szczur struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-1
Szczur batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Aybar struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-1
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-1
Aybar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Blash singled to center, Sánchez to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-1
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Single 3-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-1
Blash batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Sánchez singled to right.
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Single 3-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-1
Sánchez batting
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Play Result 3-1
Lyons relieved Brebbia.
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Start Inning 3-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Mejia grounded into double play, third to second to first, Garcia out at second.
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Advancing On Force 3-1
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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
Carlos Asuaje2B61
Wil Myers1B4
Jose PirelaLF67
Yangervis Solarte3B70
Hector SanchezC63
Jabari BlashRF54
Erick AybarSS0
Matt SzczurCF36
Dinelson LametP94
Substitutes
Craig StammenP34
Manuel MargotPH7
Kirby YatesP54
Phil MatonP88
Cory SpangenbergPH18
STL
Dexter FowlerCF25
Harrison BaderLF9
Paul DeJongSS18
Jose Martinez1B16
Stephen PiscottyRF26
Greg Garcia2B4
Carson KellyC15
Alex Mejia3B54
Jack FlahertyP9
Substitutes
Ryan SherriffP71
Breyvic ValeraPH74
Tommy PhamPR28
John BrebbiaP60
Tyler LyonsP58
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