St. Louis Cardinals defeat Athletics 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, May 14, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 5, Athletics 4
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Athletics 5-4 on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 9.5, with 9 runs combined.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Michael McGreevy (St. Louis Cardinals): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Jordan Walker (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Jacob Lopez (Athletics): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Nick Kurtz (Athletics): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites, winning by 1 run.
The run line opened at St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 and closed at St. Louis Cardinals -0.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics go over or under the total?
The game went under: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 9.5.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Athletics between the open and the close, and the St. Louis Cardinals covered.
St. Louis Cardinals and Athletics betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 25-18 in the 2026 regular season (10-10 at home, 15-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 27 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 20 times, with 4 pushes.
This result left the Athletics 22-21 in the 2026 regular season (9-10 at home, 13-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 41 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 22 times, with 1 push.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Athletics?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: the Kansas City Royals at home on Friday, May 15, 2026. Next for the Athletics: the San Francisco Giants at home on Friday, May 15, 2026.