St. Louis Cardinals @ Houston Astros
11-8, 4-3 Away
9
11-8, 4-3 Away
Final
8-13, 7-4 Home
4
8-13, 7-4 Home
Team Leaders
Game Information
Daikin Park
8:10 AM, 18 April 2026
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 @ HOU Videos
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights
STL leads 1-0
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 13 | 8 | .619 | - | W2 |
| St. Louis | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 | W4 |
| Milwaukee | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 | W4 |
| Pittsburgh | 12 | 9 | .571 | 1 | L1 |
| Chicago | 11 | 9 | .550 | 1.5 | W4 |
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | 10 | .524 | - | L1 |
| Athletics | 11 | 10 | .524 | - | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 11 | 11 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 9 | 13 | .409 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Houston | 8 | 14 | .364 | 3.5 | L3 |
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