The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on August 17, 2025, at Busch Stadium. This article covers their most recent completed meeting. New York entered at 66-57 and sought a sweep during a tight American League playoff race. St. Louis entered at 61-63, sitting 4.5 games from the final National League Wild Card place.
Nolan Arenado and Victor Scott II were unavailable for St. Louis. Paul Goldschmidt returned from a right knee sprain for New York. The game turned on New York’s four-run ninth inning and St. Louis’ defensive mistakes.
Match Overview
New York completed a three-game sweep after winning the first two games in St. Louis. The Yankees scored late without hitting a home run. St. Louis led after six innings but could not protect that advantage. Luke Weaver earned the win, while JoJo Romero took the loss.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | August 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Competition | 2025 MLB regular season |
| Final score | Yankees 8, Cardinals 4 |
| Pregame records | Yankees 66-57, Cardinals 61-63 |
| Postgame records | Yankees 67-57, Cardinals 61-64 |
| Winning pitcher | Luke Weaver, 3-3 |
| Losing pitcher | JoJo Romero, 4-5 |
| Game duration | 3 hours, 12 minutes |
Pre-Match Context
New York had won four of five games before the finale. It had also secured consecutive series wins for the first time since late May. The Yankees carried a strong run differential but remained third in the American League East. St. Louis had 38 regular-season games remaining.
The Cardinals were fourth in the National League Central and needed wins for the Wild Card race. Victor Scott II’s ankle injury forced Nathan Church into his major league debut. Arenado’s shoulder injury removed an established infielder from the Cardinals lineup. Goldschmidt returned after missing the series’ first two games with a knee sprain.
Inning-by-Inning Score
Baseball uses innings rather than quarters or periods. The score remained level through three innings before both offenses produced runs.
| Inning | Yankees | Cardinals |
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Final | 8 | 4 |
Inning-by-Inning Breakdown
First Inning
Lars Nootbaar opened with a single for St. Louis. Will Warren prevented the Cardinals from scoring and ended the inning against Iván Herrera. Miles Mikolas also kept New York scoreless.
Second Inning
Jazz Chisholm Jr. walked and stole second base. Paul Goldschmidt received a standing ovation before his first plate appearance. Mikolas stranded Chisholm and maintained the scoreless game.
Third Inning
Neither team scored in the third. Both starters completed another scoreless frame, leaving the game tied entering the fourth.
Fourth Inning
Goldschmidt started New York’s rally with a double. Jasson Domínguez, Ryan McMahon, and José Caballero followed with run-scoring singles. St. Louis answered with Thomas Saggese’s two-run double. Both Cardinals runs were unearned against Warren.
Fifth Inning
Alec Burleson singled home Nootbaar and tied the game. Warren departed after recording two outs. Devin Williams finished the inning without allowing another run.
Sixth Inning
Yohel Pozo homered against Camilo Doval to give St. Louis a 4-3 lead. It was the game’s only home run.
Seventh Inning
Trent Grisham walked to begin the inning. Cody Bellinger’s sacrifice fly brought Grisham home and tied the score. Riley O’Brien completed the inning without allowing another run.
Eighth Inning
Neither team scored in the eighth. Weaver entered with two outs and kept the Cardinals off the scoreboard.
Ninth Inning
Caballero reached on Saggese’s throwing error and advanced on a passed ball. Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge walked to load the bases. Bellinger’s ground ball passed Saggese and produced two runs. Chisholm added a run through a fielder’s choice. Goldschmidt’s second double drove home New York’s final run. Weaver retired St. Louis in the bottom half.
Team Stats Comparison
New York created more traffic through walks and converted St. Louis’ ninth-inning mistakes. The Cardinals produced the game’s only homer but received fewer free baserunners.
| Metric | Yankees | Cardinals |
| Runs | 8 | 4 |
| Hits | 8 | 7 |
| Errors | 2 | 2 |
| At-bats | 34 | 35 |
| Walks | 8 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 5 | 6 |
| Doubles | 2 | 1 |
| Home runs | 0 | 1 |
| Stolen bases | 2 | 0 |
| Earned runs allowed | 2 | 4 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The numbers show how walks, late contact, and defensive errors shifted the result.
- New York drew eight walks, compared with three for St. Louis.
- The Yankees scored four ninth-inning runs despite recording only one hit.
- St. Louis committed two errors, and both belonged to Saggese.
- New York’s bullpen allowed one hit across 4.1 innings.
- Goldschmidt collected three of New York’s eight hits.
Full Box Score: New York Yankees
New York recorded eight hits and eight walks. Goldschmidt and Domínguez supplied five hits together. Bellinger produced two official RBIs despite finishing without a hit. Chisholm reached twice, scored twice, stole two bases, and drove in one run.
Yankees Batting
| Player | AB | R-H | RBI | BB-SO |
| Trent Grisham, CF | 4 | 1-0 | 0 | 1-1 |
| Ben Rice, C | 2 | 0-0 | 0 | 2-1 |
| Giancarlo Stanton, PH | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1-0 |
| Anthony Volpe, PR-SS | 0 | 1-0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Aaron Judge, DH | 3 | 1-1 | 0 | 2-0 |
| Cody Bellinger, RF-LF | 4 | 0-0 | 2 | 0-0 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B | 3 | 2-0 | 1 | 2-1 |
| Paul Goldschmidt, 1B | 5 | 1-3 | 1 | 0-0 |
| Jasson Domínguez, LF | 5 | 1-2 | 1 | 0-0 |
| Austin Wells, C | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Ryan McMahon, 3B | 4 | 0-1 | 1 | 0-1 |
| José Caballero, SS-RF | 4 | 1-1 | 1 | 0-1 |
| Team total | 34 | 8-8 | 7 | 8-5 |
Goldschmidt hit two doubles. Bellinger recorded a sacrifice fly. Chisholm stole two bases, reaching 20 for the season.
Yankees Pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H-R | ER | BB-SO |
| Will Warren | 4.2 | 6-3 | 1 | 1-3 |
| Devin Williams | 0.1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1-1 |
| Camilo Doval | 1.1 | 1-1 | 1 | 0-1 |
| Tim Hill | 1.0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Luke Weaver, W | 1.2 | 0-0 | 0 | 1-1 |
| Team total | 9.0 | 7-4 | 2 | 3-6 |
Warren threw 95 pitches and allowed one earned run. Weaver handled the final five outs and earned the decision.
Full Box Score: St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis collected seven hits, including three from Nootbaar. Saggese supplied a two-run double, while Pozo hit the team’s only homer. The offense produced no hits after Pozo’s sixth-inning drive.
Cardinals Batting
| Player | AB | R-H | RBI | BB-SO |
| Lars Nootbaar, LF | 4 | 1-3 | 0 | 0-1 |
| Garrett Hampson, LF | 1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Masyn Winn, SS | 5 | 0-0 | 0 | 0-2 |
| Alec Burleson, 1B | 4 | 0-1 | 1 | 0-0 |
| Iván Herrera, DH | 4 | 1-0 | 0 | 0-1 |
| Nolan Gorman, 3B | 3 | 0-0 | 0 | 1-0 |
| Jordan Walker, RF | 3 | 1-0 | 0 | 1-2 |
| Yohel Pozo, C | 3 | 1-1 | 1 | 1-0 |
| Thomas Saggese, 2B | 4 | 0-2 | 2 | 0-0 |
| Nathan Church, CF | 4 | 0-0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Team total | 35 | 4-7 | 4 | 3-6 |
Saggese doubled once, and Pozo homered once. St. Louis did not record a stolen base.
Cardinals Pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H-R | ER | BB-SO |
| Miles Mikolas | 5.0 | 4-3 | 3 | 5-1 |
| Kyle Leahy | 1.1 | 2-1 | 1 | 1-2 |
| Riley O’Brien, BS | 1.2 | 1-0 | 0 | 0-2 |
| JoJo Romero, L | 0.2 | 0-4 | 0 | 2-0 |
| Jorge Alcala | 0.1 | 1-0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Team total | 9.0 | 8-8 | 4 | 8-5 |
Mikolas issued five walks during five innings. Romero allowed four unearned runs after two walks and two defensive errors.
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. His ninth-inning double completed New York’s scoring.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. scored twice, walked twice, stole two bases, and recorded one RBI. His baserunning created pressure before New York’s first rally.
Luke Weaver recorded five outs without allowing a hit or run. He earned the win after entering during the eighth inning.
Lars Nootbaar went 3-for-4 and scored once for St. Louis. His fifth-inning hit started the sequence that tied the game.
Yohel Pozo hit a sixth-inning solo homer. The drive gave St. Louis its only lead.
Thomas Saggese went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. His two ninth-inning errors contributed to New York’s winning rally.
| Player | Team | Role | Key line |
| Paul Goldschmidt | Yankees | Batter | 3-for-5, two doubles, RBI |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | Yankees | Batter | Two runs, RBI, two walks, two steals |
| Luke Weaver | Yankees | Pitcher | 1.2 innings, no hits, winning pitcher |
| Lars Nootbaar | Cardinals | Batter | 3-for-4, one run |
| Yohel Pozo | Cardinals | Batter | Solo home run |
| Thomas Saggese | Cardinals | Batter | Two hits, two RBIs, two errors |
Starting Lineups
New York used Goldschmidt at first base after his two-game absence. St. Louis started Church in center field for his major league debut. Warren and Mikolas were the starting pitchers.
| Position | New York Yankees | St. Louis Cardinals |
| 1, CF/LF | Trent Grisham, CF | Lars Nootbaar, LF |
| 2, C/SS | Ben Rice, C | Masyn Winn, SS |
| 3, DH/1B | Aaron Judge, DH | Alec Burleson, 1B |
| 4, RF/DH | Cody Bellinger, RF | Iván Herrera, DH |
| 5, 2B/3B | Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B | Nolan Gorman, 3B |
| 6, 1B/RF | Paul Goldschmidt, 1B | Jordan Walker, RF |
| 7, LF/C | Jasson Domínguez, LF | Yohel Pozo, C |
| 8, 3B/2B | Ryan McMahon, 3B | Thomas Saggese, 2B |
| 9, SS/CF | José Caballero, SS | Nathan Church, CF |
| Starting pitcher | Will Warren | Miles Mikolas |
Injury Report
MLB does not use standardized probable or questionable labels like the NFL. The official game notes listed injured-list placements and active availability. New York lacked several pitchers, including Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt. St. Louis missed Arenado and Scott from its defensive alignment. Scott’s injury directly created Church’s debut opportunity. Goldschmidt was available and returned to New York’s starting lineup.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Gerrit Cole, Yankees | Tommy John surgery recovery | 60-day injured list |
| Jake Cousins, Yankees | Right elbow flexor strain | 60-day injured list |
| Oswaldo Cabrera, Yankees | Left ankle fracture | 60-day injured list |
| Ryan Yarbrough, Yankees | Right oblique strain | 15-day injured list |
| Fernando Cruz, Yankees | Left oblique strain | 15-day injured list |
| Clarke Schmidt, Yankees | Right forearm tightness | 15-day injured list |
| Jonathan Loáisiga, Yankees | Right mid-back tightness | 15-day injured list |
| Austin Slater, Yankees | Left hamstring strain | 10-day injured list |
| Amed Rosario, Yankees | Left SC joint sprain | 10-day injured list |
| Paul Goldschmidt, Yankees | Right knee sprain | Available, returned to lineup |
| Victor Scott II, Cardinals | Left ankle sprain | 10-day injured list |
| Zack Thompson, Cardinals | Left shoulder strain | 60-day injured list |
| John King, Cardinals | Left oblique strain | 15-day injured list |
| Nolan Arenado, Cardinals | Right shoulder strain | 10-day injured list |
Season Series and Head-to-Head
New York swept the 2025 season series and improved its regular-season record against St. Louis to 14-10. The teams have also met in five World Series. St. Louis won three of those series, while New York won two.
The table contains every Yankees-Cardinals meeting from the 2025 regular season.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score | Series position |
| August 15, 2025 | Busch Stadium | Yankees | 4-3 | Yankees led 1-0 |
| August 16, 2025 | Busch Stadium | Yankees | 12-8 | Yankees led 2-0 |
| August 17, 2025 | Busch Stadium | Yankees | 8-4 | Yankees swept 3-0 |
League Standings Before the Game
Both teams entered outside their division lead. New York remained active in the American League playoff race. St. Louis needed ground in both the division and Wild Card standings.
| Team | Division | Position | Record | Gap |
| Yankees | AL East | 3rd | 66-57 | 6.5 games back |
| Cardinals | NL Central | 4th | 61-63 | 18 games back, 4.5 WCGB |
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game began at 2:15 p.m. Eastern and 1:15 p.m. Central. The reviewed team notes confirmed local television and radio coverage. They did not provide a specific game-streaming listing.
| Platform | Coverage |
| Yankees television | YES Network |
| Cardinals television | FanDuel Sports Network Midwest |
| Yankees radio | WFAN 660 AM and 101.9 FM |
| Yankees Spanish radio | WADO 1280 AM |
| Cardinals radio | KMOX 1120 AM and 104.1 FM |
| Specific streaming listing | Unavailable in reviewed team notes |
Conclusion
The result completed New York’s sweep and strengthened its position during the American League playoff race. Walks and late defensive errors shaped the deciding inning. New York’s relievers prevented another Cardinals response after the sixth. The Yankees next traveled to face Tampa Bay after an off day. St. Louis began a road series in Miami the following night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Yankees versus Cardinals game?
The Yankees won the latest completed meeting at Busch Stadium. Their ninth-inning rally secured the victory and completed a three-game sweep.
What was the final score?
New York finished with eight runs, while St. Louis scored four. The Yankees scored four times during the final inning.
Who had the most hits?
Paul Goldschmidt and Lars Nootbaar each recorded three hits. Goldschmidt added two doubles, while Nootbaar scored once for St. Louis.
Who was the winning pitcher?
Luke Weaver earned the win after recording the final five outs. He allowed no hits or runs during his relief appearance.
Who hit the game’s only home run?
Yohel Pozo hit the only homer. His sixth-inning solo drive briefly gave St. Louis the lead before New York tied the game.
Why did Nathan Church start for St. Louis?
Victor Scott II entered the injured list with an ankle sprain. St. Louis promoted Church, who made his major league debut.
Did Paul Goldschmidt play against his former team?
Yes. Goldschmidt returned from a knee sprain and started at first base. He collected three hits and drove in one run.
