US EditionPadres play the Cardinals in first of 3-game series
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 1 – The Padres, second in the NL West, host the Cardinals in a divisional matchup with Matthew Liberatore and Nick Pivetta as probable starting pitchers.
- The San Diego Padres host the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of a three-game series on Friday, August 1, 2025, in San Diego.
- The series follows a recent four-game set in St. Louis that the teams split, and both clubs carry injury concerns including Cardinals' Nolan Arenado on the injured list.
- Pitching matchups feature Cardinals Matthew Liberatore and Padres Nick Pivetta, with Padres enjoying a five-game winning streak and the Cardinals slightly below.500 at 55-56.
- Key stats include Padres Manny Machado batting.302 with 71 RBIs and Cardinals Willson Contreras leading with 15 home runs, while Padres lead the NL West with a 60-49 record.
- The series outcome could influence wild-card positioning as the Padres hold a slim lead over the Cardinals, who have traded key relievers ahead of the deadline and manage several injuries.
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Padres play the Cardinals in first of 3-game series
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