Cardinals Game Today: Start Time, TV Channel, and Must-Watch Highlights

St. Louis fans have a marquee matchup on deck as the Cardinals game today features a potential sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium. First pitch is set for 2:15 p.m. CDT, and the early score has the Dodgers up 2-0 in the third inning as Justin Wrobleski duels former Dodger Dustin May in a rubber-match style finale of this three-game set. Why today’s game matters • The Cardinals have won six straight and entered Sunday just one game behind the first-place Cubs in the NL Central. • A victory would give St. Louis its second straight series sweep and an 11-8 home record. • For Los Angeles, snapping a four-game skid is crucial to stay atop the NL West pack. Probable pitchers & key numbers • Cardinals: RHP Dustin May (3-2, 5.28 ERA) makes his first start against his former club since being traded last July. Command will be the focus; May has walked 12 in 29 ⅓ innings. • Dodgers: LHP Justin Wrobleski (4-0, 1.50 ERA) is riding a breakout rookie run with a 0.97 WHIP and stingy 5.0% walk rate. Cardinals lineup highlights • Nolan Arenado is slugging .595 with three homers over the past week. • Top prospect Victor Scott II gets his third consecutive start in center field, adding speed at the top of the order. • Catcher Willson Contreras (bruised hand) remains day-to-day; Iván Herrera starts behind the plate. Dodgers to watch • Mookie Betts is riding a nine-game on-base streak. • Rookie outfielder Andy Pages doubled in the first inning to plate two runs and continues to impress in a limited sample. How to watch the Cardinals game today • TV: Bally Sports Midwest (Cardinals market), SportsNet LA (Dodgers market) • Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), Bally Sports+ and SNLA apps (in-market authentication) • Radio: KMOX 1120 AM / Cardinals Radio Network; AM 570 LA Sports Trending stats & streaks 1. The Cardinals bullpen owns an MLB-best 1.72 ERA since April 20. 2. Los Angeles starters have lasted just 4.1 innings on average during their current four-game skid. 3. Paul Goldschmidt needs one RBI to tie Jeff Kent for 60th on the all-time list. Busch Stadium forecast Sunny skies, 72°F, light southwest breeze—ideal conditions for pitchers to keep the ball in the park. Bottom line If the Cardinals can solve the left-handed Wrobleski early, they’ll position themselves for a statement sweep and a share of first place. For the Dodgers, today’s contest is a chance to halt the slide before heading back to the West Coast. Stay tuned for live updates, highlights and the final result from the Cardinals game today.