The Guardians and Cardinals are set to begin a three-game series in St. Louis today. The Cardinals currently hold an 8-7 record, while the Guardians are slightly ahead at 9-7.
Apr 12, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) wears the green monster mask after hitting a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 12, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) wears the green monster mask after hitting a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
The Guardians and Cardinals begin a three game series in St. Louis today. Let’s see what we should expect.
The Cardinals are 8-7, 19th in wRC+ at 95, 14th in baserunning at 0.6, first in Defense at 8.0, and 28th in pitching ERA at 5.10 (5.43 FIP).
The Guardians are 9-7, 12th in wRC+ at 101, 24th in Baserunning at -0.9, 10th in Defense at -0.5, 17th in pitching ERA at 4.05 (4.04 FIP).
Matchups:
7:45PM ET Monday – Williams vs. Liberatore
7:45PM ET Tuesday – Cantillo vs. McGreevy
1:15PM ET Wednesday – Cecconi vs. May
Quick write-up today – watch out for Jordan Walker, he’s figured out how to hit.
Q&A
What is the current record of the Guardians and Cardinals in April 2026?
The Guardians have a record of 9-7, while the Cardinals are at 8-7.
How do the Guardians and Cardinals rank in key baseball statistics?
The Cardinals rank 19th in wRC+ and 28th in pitching ERA, while the Guardians are 12th in wRC+ and 17th in pitching ERA.
When does the Guardians vs. Cardinals series start?
The Guardians and Cardinals series begins today, April 12, 2026.
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