The Dodgers beat the Cardinals 3-2 in a regular-season match on 2026-09-04. It came after the two sides had gone at it the previous day, where the visitors won 8-6. And here's the thing about these games: you never know what's coming when they share the same ballpark so often.
Looking at the recent run, the Dodgers had been mixed lately. They'd lost 6-8 and 8-13 to the Cardinals in their last two meetings, but before that they'd taken care of the Tigers with wins in two of three. The visitors had similar patterns against the Pirates, splitting their last five against them.
To be fair, this wasn't a game where one side dominated from the start. Three runs each side is far from a blowout. You can see that in how both teams have been scoring and conceding across these recent fixtures—sometimes high, sometimes tight.
The result keeps things interesting in the standings. Neither side has built a commanding position, and both will want to keep pushing. The Dodgers got something positive out of the series, while the Cardinals will be looking to respond.
By then, we'll see if this was a turning point or just another game in a long season. What matters now is the two points on the board and the momentum, however temporary, that comes with a win.