ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • WNBA
    • WWE
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search

    St. Louis Cardinals @ Houston Astros

    STL
    St. Louis CardinalsCardinalsSTL
    11-8, 4-3 Away
    9
    11-8, 4-3 Away
    Final
    HOU
    Houston AstrosAstrosHOU
    8-13, 7-4 Home
    4
    8-13, 7-4 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play

    Team Leaders

    Game Information

    Daikin Park
    Daikin Park
    8:10 PM, April 17, 2026Coverage: ESPN Unlmtd/MLB.TV
    Houston, Texas
    Attendance: 33,086
    Game Time:2:48
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Alfonso Marquez
    • First Base Umpire - Willie Traynor
    • Second Base Umpire - Lance Barrett
    • Third Base Umpire - Malachi Moore

    STL wins 3-0

    • Cardinals
      9
    • Astros
      4
    Game 1
    4/17
    • Cardinals
      7
    • Astros
      5
    Game 2
    4/18
    • Cardinals
      7
    • Astros
      5
    Game 3
    4/19

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cincinnati169.640-L1
    Chicago169.640-W9
    St. Louis1410.5831.5L1
    Pittsburgh1411.5602L1
    Milwaukee1311.5422.5L2
    Full Standings

    2026 American League West Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Texas1312.520-W1
    Athletics1312.520-L1
    Los Angeles1214.4621.5W1
    Seattle1115.4232.5W1
    Houston1016.3853.5W1
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Mariners trade right-hander Casey Legumina to Rays for minor league righty Ty Cummings

    Mariners trade right-hander Casey Legumina to Rays for minor league righty Ty Cummings

    The Mariners traded right-hander Casey Legumina, who was designated for assignment on Tuesday, to the Rays in exchange for minor-league right-hander Ty Cummings on Friday.
    Reds scratch DH Eugenio Suárez vs Tigers due to back issue

    Reds scratch DH Eugenio Suárez vs Tigers due to back issue

    Reds designated hitter Eugenio Suárez was scratched from the lineup for Friday night's series opener with the Tigers due to a back issue.
    OF Dave Henderson among 4 to be inducted into Athletics' HOF

    OF Dave Henderson among 4 to be inducted into Athletics' HOF

    Center fielder Dave Henderson, second baseman Mark Ellis, pitcher John "Blue Moon" Odom and executive Sandy Alderson will be inducted into the Athletics' Hall of Fame.
    All MLB News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.