St. Louis Cardinals defeat Toronto Blue Jays 5-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 5, Toronto Blue Jays 1
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Rogers Centre. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 6 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Matthew Liberatore (St. Louis Cardinals): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Jordan Walker (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-5, 2 RBIs.
- Max Scherzer (Toronto Blue Jays): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Luis Urias (Toronto Blue Jays): 1-for-3, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 4 runs.
The run line opened at St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 and closed at Toronto Blue Jays -1.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 8.5.
How did AiQ's St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, -$29.58 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, -$29.58 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Max Scherzer: under 3.5 strikeouts at +115, finished with 5, a loss.
- Matthew Liberatore (St. Louis Cardinals): over 3.5 strikeouts at -142, finished with 7, a win.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Toronto Blue Jays between the open and the close, and the St. Louis Cardinals covered. The total moved down from 9 to 8.5, and the game went under.
St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 55-57 in the 2026 regular season (28-32 at home, 27-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 60 of 111 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 43 times and under 62 times, with 6 pushes.
This result left the Toronto Blue Jays 52-60 in the 2026 regular season (28-31 at home, 24-29 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 52 of 111 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 54 times and under 55 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: at the New York Yankees on Monday, August 3, 2026. Next for the Toronto Blue Jays: at the Houston Astros on Monday, August 3, 2026.