Cardinals Scorecard

Here are the highlights of the St. Louis Cardinals' season in Major League Baseball for the year 2025:

Opening Day: The Cardinals began their season on April 3, 2025, against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cardinals won the game 6-3, with Jack Flaherty pitching 7 strong innings and the offense scoring in multiple innings.

April: The Cardinals had a solid April, going 15-10 and staying in first place in the National League Central. Highlights included a 4-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates and a 12-inning victory over the Cubs.

May: In May, the Cardinals went 13-12, including a 5-game losing streak towards the end of the month. Highlights included a 14-hit performance in a win over the Brewers and a 7-home run game against the Cubs.

June: The Cardinals had a mediocre June, going 10-12. Highlights included a 13-inning victory over the Reds and a 4-game sweep of the Marlins.

July: In July, the Cardinals went 16-7, including a 7-game winning streak. Highlights included a 19-hit performance in a win over the Pirates and a 3-home run game against the Cubs.

August: The Cardinals had a strong August, going 18-5. Highlights included a 4-game sweep of the Reds and a 10-inning victory over the Brewers.

September: In September, the Cardinals went 13-12, including a 6-game winning streak. Highlights included a 17-hit performance in a win over the Cubs and a 4-home run game against the Reds.

Postseason: The Cardinals made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2015, but were eliminated in the National League Division Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Highlights included a 9-inning victory over the Brewers in Game 3 and a 3-home run game by Paul Goldschmidt in Game 4.

Individual Performances:

• Paul Goldschmidt had a monster season, hitting .297 with 35 home runs and 109 RBIs. He finished 2nd in the National League MVP voting.
• Jack Flaherty had a breakout season, going 16-8 with a 2.45 ERA and 243 strikeouts. He finished 3rd in the National League Cy Young Award voting.
• Harrison Bader had a solid rookie season, hitting .270 with 12 home runs and 49 RBIs.
• The Cardinals' bullpen was one of the best in the league, with a 2.83 ERA and 60 saves.

Overall, the Cardinals had a successful season, making the playoffs for the first time in 4 years and having several individual players have standout seasons. Updated: November 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM