Photos: 果酱视频 Cardinals win 3-0 as they get the first two of four against the San Diego Padres
The 果酱视频 Cardinals get the second of four games with a 3-0 win over the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频.
Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas throws during the first inning against the Padres on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
果酱视频 Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) slide catches the ball during the first inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
果酱视频 Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) gets into an altercation with San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta (27)during the second inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
果酱视频 Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) gets into an altercation with San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta (27)during the second inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
果酱视频 Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo (63) runs to first as 果酱视频 Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) runs to home plate during the second inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
果酱视频 Cardinals third base Nolan Arenado (28) wears a special edition hat during the fourth inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
果酱视频 Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (18) catches a fly ball in the outfield during the fourth inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
果酱视频 Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) celebrates during the fourth inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
San Diego Padres second base Jose Iglesias (7) catches a fly ball during the fourth inning at a MLB game against the 果酱视频 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) runs to second base during the sixth inning at a MLB game against the 果酱视频 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) prepares to throw a pitch as 果酱视频 Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) watches from third base during the seventh inning at a MLB game at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) reacts while talking to umpire Alfonso Marquez (72) after an altercation with 果酱视频 Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) during the second inning at a MLB game at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
A young fan cheers as red lights come on for 果酱视频 Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) during the ninth inning at a MLB game at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频, on Friday, July 25, 2025
果酱视频 Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz throws on Friday July 25, 2025, in sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频.
Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley delivers a pitch Friday, July 25, 2025, in the ninth inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
果酱视频 infielder Brendan Donovan watches a hit go by on Friday July 25, 2025, in the ninth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频.
果酱视频 Cardinals batter Willson Contreras singles on Friday July 25, 2025, in the ninth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频.
John Mozeliak, 果酱视频 Cardinals president of baseball operations, watches action from his suite on Friday July 25, 2025, during a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频.
果酱视频 Cardinals batter Willson Contreras celebrates on Friday July 25, 2025, after hitting a double in the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 果酱视频.
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While the Cardinals pitchers worked around 11 hits to keep the Padres scoreless, the Cardinals' lineup pushed across three runs on five hits, a pair of walks, and a hit by pitch that led to their first run and some frustration.
The Cardinal received five-plus scoreless innings from Miles Mikolas in a 3-0 shutout of the Padres on Friday night at Busch Stadium.
