St. Louis Cardinals defeat Texas Rangers 5-3: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Jun 3, 2026 · MLB · Texas Rangers 3, St. Louis Cardinals 5
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Busch Stadium. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 8 runs combined.
Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- MacKenzie Gore (Texas Rangers): 4.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Joc Pederson (Texas Rangers): 1-for-5, 2 RBIs.
- Andre Pallante (St. Louis Cardinals): 5.2 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Jordan Walker (St. Louis Cardinals): 3-for-4, 3 runs.
Who covered the spread in Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
Did Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 0.5.
Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Texas Rangers at -106 and the St. Louis Cardinals at -114. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the St. Louis Cardinals a 51% favorite. The St. Louis Cardinals won as the favorite at -114: $87.72 profit on a $100 bet.
Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Texas Rangers 30-32 in the 2026 regular season (15-13 at home, 15-19 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 27 of 61 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 31 times, with 4 pushes.
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 32-28 in the 2026 regular season (16-16 at home, 16-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 36 of 59 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 30 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals?
Next for the Texas Rangers: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Friday, June 5, 2026. Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Friday, June 5, 2026.