Cardinals Defeat Red Sox 3-2 in Series Opener

Dustin May's strong pitching performance leads St. Louis to victory

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:42am

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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in the opening game of their three-game series on Friday night. Dustin May pitched six strong innings for the Cardinals, while Ramón Urías hit a double and scored twice to lead the offense.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two historic MLB franchises could set the tone for the rest of their series and provide insight into the potential playoff contention of both teams this year.

The details

Jordan Walker hit a one-out single in the game, and after Urías walked, he scored on a single by Thomas Saggese. Urías also scored twice for the Cardinals in the victory.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Dustin May

The starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals who threw six strong innings in the win.

Ramón Urías

The Cardinals player who hit a double and scored twice in the game.

Jordan Walker

The Cardinals player who hit a one-out single and scored in the game.

Thomas Saggese

The Cardinals player who hit a single that drove in a run in the game.

Boston Red Sox

The visiting team that lost 3-2 to the Cardinals in the series opener.

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What’s next

The two teams will continue their three-game series on Saturday and Sunday.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between the Cardinals and Red Sox provided an exciting start to their series, with the home team Cardinals emerging victorious behind a strong pitching performance and timely hitting.