St. Louis Cardinals defeat Athletics 6-4: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 12, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 6, Athletics 4
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Athletics 6-4 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The total pushed: 10 runs, exactly the closing total of 10.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Andre Pallante (St. Louis Cardinals): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- JJ Wetherholt (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Jeffrey Springs (Athletics): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Shea Langeliers (Athletics): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Athletics -1.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 10 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 10.
The total opened and closed at 10.
St. Louis Cardinals and Athletics betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 24-17 in the 2026 regular season (10-10 at home, 14-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 40 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 18 times, with 4 pushes.
This result left the Athletics 21-20 in the 2026 regular season (8-9 at home, 13-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 23 of 39 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 20 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Athletics.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Athletics?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: at the Athletics on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Next for the Athletics: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.