Cardinals vs. Dodgers Game 2: Saturday Night Matchup

The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals continued their weekend series at Busch Stadium on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The matchup marked the second game of the homestand for the Cardinals against the visiting West Coast club.

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the contest with a record of 20-12, placing them first in the National League West. The St. Louis Cardinals held a record of 19-13, positioning them third in the National League Central.

Pitching Matchup

The Dodgers started right-hander Roki Sasaki, who entered the game with a 1-2 record and a 6.35 ERA. Sasaki sought to improve his consistency in the rotation after recording his first win of the season in a previous outing against the Chicago Cubs, where he allowed only one walk over five-plus innings.

The Cardinals countered with right-hander Michael McGreevy. McGreevy entered the Saturday night game with a 1-2 record and a 2.97 ERA.

Team Performance Metrics

Heading into the game, the Dodgers maintained a significant offensive advantage, leading the league in several categories. According to data from theScore, the Dodgers featured a .273 batting average, a .350 on-base percentage, and a .452 slugging percentage. Their team OPS was listed as .802, the highest in the league.

The Cardinals’ offense trailed in several efficiency metrics, posting a .240 batting average and a .327 on-base percentage. However, the St. Louis pitching staff showed strength in run prevention, with a collective 3.3 runs allowed per game, ranked first in the league.

The Dodgers’ pitching staff also ranked highly, with a 3.19 ERA, placing them third in the league, and a 1.11 WHIP, which was ranked first.

Despite their overall season success, the Dodgers’ offense had experienced a recent dip in production, scoring only five runs combined over the three games preceding the May 2 matchup.