The San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals commenced a three-game series on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Both teams are striving to conclude their seasons on a positive note, with the Giants holding a 62-88 record and the Cardinals at 74-76.
The pitching matchup featured Landen Roupp for the Giants and Quinn Mathews for the Cardinals. Roupp, with a 9-13 record and a 4.00 ERA, previously delivered a strong performance against the Cardinals, pitching six scoreless innings on two hits with two strikeouts. Mathews, holding a 1-3 record and a 4.11 ERA, faced the Giants for the second consecutive time after recording his first quality start against them on September 8. (mlb.com)
The Cardinals entered the series as slight favorites, with betting odds placing them at -132 on the moneyline and the Giants at +115. The over/under for the game was set at eight runs. (fanduel.com)
Both teams have had inconsistent performances leading up to this series. The Giants have won three of their last five games, while the Cardinals have secured two victories in their last five outings. (oddscrowd.com)
This series is particularly significant for the Cardinals as they aim to keep their wild-card hopes alive. They are looking to avenge a previous sweep by the Giants earlier in the season. (baseball-reference.com)
Fans can watch the games on Cardinals.TV and NBCS-BA, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET. (fanduel.com)