https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/02/tom-krasovic-early-faith-in-a-j-preller-continues-to-pay-off-for-padres/ (Tom Krasovic - U-T) More from gaslampball.com:

The Cardinals (+130 underdog on the moneyline) are away versus the Padres (-155). The starting pitchers are Dylan Cease (3-10) for the San Diego Padres, and Andre Pallante (6-7) for the St. Louis Cardinals.

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It was the Padres’ sixth consecutive victory, one shy of their longest winning streak of the season, and it got them back to a season-best 12 games above .500 for the first time since May 14. All but one of the new Padres were in their new uniforms Friday. Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes is expected to arrive Saturday.

Nick Pivetta allowed just one hit in seven innings and Jackson Merrill capped a four-run fifth inning with a two-run single as the San Diego Padres beat the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 for their sixth straight win Friday night.