The Cardinals fell 9-3 for the second straight day, this time in Monday's series opener against the Guardians at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore speaks with the media after a loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol speaks with the media after a loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
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St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn speaks with the media after a loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
Photos: St. Louis Cardinals lose 9-3 to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Busch Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a home run during the sixth inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (18) bends backward to avoid a pitch from Cleveland Guardians pitcher Hunter Gaddis (33) during the eighth inning in a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) stretches while waiting for the Cleveland Guardians to bat during the seventh inning in a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Iván Herrera (48) walks back to the dugout after fouling out during the seventh inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) throws his bat after flying out during the seventh inning of a game against the Guardians on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Iván Herrera (48) is almost hit by a pitch from Cleveland Guardians pitcher Erik Sabrowski (62) during the seventh inning in a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) throws the ball infield during the sixth inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II (11) catches a fly ball during the fifth inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Justin Bruihl (47) sits in the dugout after pitching in sixth inning where Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) hit a 2-run home run in a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (18) high fives teammates in the dugout after scoring a home run during the sixth inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Cardinals reliever Gordon Graceffo pitches during the sixth inning of a game against the Guardians on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) watches Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (38) slides into second base during the third inning in a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) sits in the dugout during the fifth inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) watches a foul ball during the second inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Cardinals outfielder Nathan Church reacts to flying out during the first inning of a game against the Guardians on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
An usher points to a section as fans find their seats during the first inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés (43) celebrates a single during the fourth inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Iván Herrera (48) reacts to a strike after swinging during the first inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) prepares to field a ball as a near-empty section watches during the first inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) runs to third base as Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) throws the ball for a fielder’s choice during the first inning in a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrates a home run during the sixth inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Justin Bruihl (47) reacts to Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) hitting a 2-run home run off his pitch during the sixth inning in a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore reacts as Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of a game Monday, April 13, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches during the first inning in a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run during the first inning of a game against the Guardians on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Thomas Saggese (25) challenges a call, but a strike is confirmed, as Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) throws a ball back during the eighth inning in a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
