Cardinals kick off series against the Giants

The St. Louis Cardinals began their series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Busch Stadium. Pitcher Quinn Mathews started the game and maintained a no-hit streak through the fifth inning before allowing two hits in the sixth, receiving support from catcher Leo Bernal. Additionally, Leo Bernal contributed offensively by hitting a double in the second inning against Giants pitcher Landen Roupp, as both teams competed in the opening game of the series.