Dodgers Defeat Cardinals 4-1 at Busch Stadium

In a decisive matchup at Busch Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals with a final score of 4-1. This victory allowed the Dodgers to secure a series win, as the Cardinals had previously claimed the first two games, resulting in a 2-1 series outcome in favor of St. Louis. The Dodgers now improve their away record to 21-13, while the Cardinals maintain a home record of 20-14.

The Dodgers entered this game with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 4.1 runs scored per game and allowed 3.3 runs in that span. Their last game before facing the Cardinals ended in a loss against the Cardinals themselves, where they were defeated 2-7. In contrast, the Cardinals were riding a five-game winning streak, having won six of their last ten games, with an average of 5.0 runs scored and 3.8 runs allowed.

At home, the Cardinals had a record of 1-2 against the Dodgers in this series, while the Dodgers had a better away record of 5-2 in their last seven games. The two teams have met five times in the last two seasons, with the Cardinals holding a slight edge at 3-2 in those matchups. Their most recent encounter prior to this game saw the Cardinals win 7-2 on May 2, 2026.

In terms of injuries, the Cardinals were missing several key players, including Everson Pereira and Masyn Winn, both on the 10-Day Injured List, and Andre Pallante on the 15-Day Injured List. Ramon Urias was listed as day-to-day with an arm issue. The Dodgers also faced significant injury challenges, with Gavin Stone, Bobby Miller, Brusdar Graterol, and Jake Cousins all on the 60-Day Injured List, and Edwin Diaz on the 15-Day Injured List due to a neck problem.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Dodgers with odds of LAD -143, a spread of 1.5, and a total set at 10.0 runs. The over was priced at -102.0 while the under was at -118.0. The Cardinals had a money line of +119.0, indicating they were considered the underdogs in this matchup.

The game conditions were typical for a late spring evening in St. Louis, which likely contributed to the players' performances. The scoring plays began in the second inning when the Dodgers took the lead with a double from Pages that scored Tucker, followed by Kim's single that brought Muncy home. Freeman extended the lead in the fifth inning, scoring Kim with another single, making it 3-0.

The Cardinals managed to score in the eighth inning with a single from Burleson that brought Walker home, but the Dodgers responded in the ninth inning with Call's single that scored Pages, finalizing the score at 4-1. The Cardinals' home win probability at the end of the game was recorded at 0.0, reflecting the dominance of the Dodgers throughout the contest.