St. Louis Cardinals defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 13-8: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 13, Los Angeles Dodgers 8
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-8 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 21 runs combined.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Michael McGreevy (St. Louis Cardinals): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Thomas Saggese (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-3, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 3 runs.
- Eric Lauer (Los Angeles Dodgers): 3.0 innings, 7 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers): 2-for-3, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 21 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 12.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 69-70 in the 2026 regular season (34-38 at home, 35-32 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 76 of 138 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 70 times, with 8 pushes.
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 82-56 in the 2026 regular season (40-27 at home, 42-29 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 56 of 136 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 63 times and under 72 times, with 1 push.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.