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Cardinals Aim to Clip Nationals' Wings at Nationals Park

Cardinals' Recent Performance


The St. Louis Cardinals, affectionately known as the Redbirds, are riding a wave of momentum as they prepare to face the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Cards have shown impressive form in their recent games, securing three consecutive victories against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their pitching has been particularly noteworthy, with an earned run average (ERA) of 1 over these games and a batting average on balls in play (BABIP) of 19 percent, indicating strong defensive support.


Mar 4, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson (41) catches a fly ball for an out against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

Offensively, the Birds have demonstrated resilience and adaptability. In their last outing against the Pirates, they managed to score five runs with eleven hits while maintaining a solid on-base percentage (OBP) of 40 percent. This performance highlights their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain pressure on opposing pitchers.


Nationals' Challenge at Home


Facing off against the Nats in Washington presents its own set of challenges for the Cardinals. The home team will be eager to leverage their familiarity with Nationals Park's dimensions and conditions to counteract St. Louis's recent success. However, given the Cards' current form and strategic depth both offensively and defensively, they are well-equipped to handle this away game challenge.


Mar 4, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson (41) catches the ball at first for an out during the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

The upcoming clash is scheduled for May 10th at 4:05 PM Eastern Time at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., broadcasted live on MASN network. Fans should tune in for what promises to be an exciting matchup between two determined teams vying for supremacy.


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Mar 4, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (3) catches a fly ball for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
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