With the Cardinals looking to make up ground in the NL Wild Card standings as the calendar nears the end of July and creeps closer to the July 31 trade deadline, a shutout effort started by Miles Mikolas and RBIs from Yohel Pozo and Masyn Winn helped them inch upward in the standings on Friday night.
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The Cardinals’ Willson Contreras is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a Masyn Winn double in the fourth inning against the Padres on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn speaks with the media on Friday, July 25, 2025, after a win over the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ. (Video by Ethan Erickson, Post-Dispatch)
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan speaks with the media on Thursday, July 24, 2025, after a win over the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ. (Video by Ethan Erickson, Post-Dispatch)
Photos: 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals win 3-0 as they get the first two of four against the San Diego Padres
Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas throws during the first inning against the Padres on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) slide catches the ball during the first inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) gets into an altercation with San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta (27)during the second inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) gets into an altercation with San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta (27)during the second inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo (63) runs to first as 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) runs to home plate during the second inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals third base Nolan Arenado (28) wears a special edition hat during the fourth inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (18) catches a fly ball in the outfield during the fourth inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) celebrates during the fourth inning at a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
San Diego Padres second base Jose Iglesias (7) catches a fly ball during the fourth inning at a MLB game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) runs to second base during the sixth inning at a MLB game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) prepares to throw a pitch as 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) watches from third base during the seventh inning at a MLB game at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) reacts while talking to umpire Alfonso Marquez (72) after an altercation with 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals first base Willson Contreras (40) during the second inning at a MLB game at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
A young fan cheers as red lights come on for 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) during the ninth inning at a MLB game at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ, on Friday, July 25, 2025
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz throws on Friday July 25, 2025, in sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley delivers a pitch Friday, July 25, 2025, in the ninth inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
51ºÚÁÏ infielder Brendan Donovan watches a hit go by on Friday July 25, 2025, in the ninth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals batter Willson Contreras singles on Friday July 25, 2025, in the ninth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
John Mozeliak, 51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals president of baseball operations, watches action from his suite on Friday July 25, 2025, during a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
51ºÚÁÏ Cardinals batter Willson Contreras celebrates on Friday July 25, 2025, after hitting a double in the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 51ºÚÁÏ.
