Photos: Padres win series over Cardinals

by John Kelley

Game 3 – Sunday, August 3: Padres beat Cardinals 7-3

Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dylan Cease pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The San Diego Padres play the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The San Diego Padres play the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Sunday. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dylan Cease pitches at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Freddy Fermin #54 of the San Diego Padres is forced out at third base by Nolan Gorman #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Freddy Fermin is forced out at third base by Nolan Gorman of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres steals third base in the third inning as Nolan Gorman #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals tries to make a tag at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fernando Tatis Jr. steals third base in the third inning as Nolan Gorman tries to make a tag. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Padres' Ramón Laureano runs out a single in the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Padres' Ramón Laureano runs out a single in the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jake Cronenworth hits a two-run home run in the fourth inningon Aug. 3. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jake Cronenworth runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning on Sunday. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jeremiah Estrada #56 of the San Diego Padres pitches against St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jeremiah Estrada pitches against St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nestor Cortes #65 of the San Diego Padres looks on during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nestor Cortes looks on from the dugout. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres hits a three run triple in the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill hits a three run triple in the eighth inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres scores on a triple by Jackson Merrill #3 in the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fernando Tatis Jr. scores on a triple by Jackson Merrill in the eighth inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres celebrates a three run triple in the eighth inning as Nolan Gorman #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill celebrates a three run triple in the eighth inning as Nolan Gorman of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres scores in the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill scores in the eighth inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramón Laureano #5 of San Diego Padres round the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramón Laureano round the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Adrian Morejon #50 of San Diego Padres is pulled from the game by manager Mike Shildt in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Adrian Morejon is pulled from the game by manager Mike Shildt in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 3, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Game 2 – Saturday, August 2: Cardinals top Padres 8-5

Freddy Fermin #54 and Randy Vasquez #98 of the San Diego Padres walk to the dugout before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Freddy Fermin and Randy Vasquez walk to the dugout before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ruben Niebla #57 and Mike Shildt #8 of the San Diego Padres high five before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ruben Niebla and Mike Shildt high five in the dugout before the game. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Randy Vasquez #98 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Randy Vasquez during the first inning at Petco Park on Saturday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres singles against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Luis Arraez singles against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramon Laureano #5 of the San Diego Padres runs after a triple against St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramon Laureano runs after a triple against St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Xander Bogaerts is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run during the second inning at Petco Park. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Freddy Fermin #54 of the San Diego Padres bats against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Freddy Fermin bats against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Randy Vasquez #98 of the San Diego Padres reacts after the first half of the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Randy Vasquez reacts during the third inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres rounds the bases after a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill rounds the bases after a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The sun sets as the Padres play the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The sun sets during the fourth inning at Petco Park on Saturday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Randy Vasquez #98 of the San Diego Padres looks on after Pedro Pages #43 of the St. Louis Cardinals home run during the fourth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Randy Vasquez looks on after Pedro Pages of the St. Louis Cardinals home run during the fourth inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Masyn Winn #0, Pedro Pages #43 and Nolan Gorman #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Pages' home run against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Masyn Winn, Pedro Pages and Nolan Gorman of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Pages’ home run against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning at Petco Park on Saturday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Alec Burleson #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals slides into home against Freddy Fermin #54 of the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Alec Burleson slides into home against Freddy Fermin during the fifth inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Padres relief pitcher Jeremiah Estrada looks on as Cardinals players celebrate following a two-run double in the fifth inning Saturday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Padres relief pitcher Jeremiah Estrada looks on as Cardinals players celebrate following a two-run double in the fifth inning Saturday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jeremiah Estrada #56 of the San Diego Padres bites his glove as he walks back to the dugout during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jeremiah Estrada bites his glove as he walks back to the dugout during the fifth inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres walks back to the dugout after striking out during the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Manny Machado walks back to the dugout after striking out during the eighth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Yuki Matsui #1 of the San Diego Padres wipes his face during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Yuki Matsui wipes his face during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

 

Game 1 – Friday, August 1: Padres win first game of series 4-1

San Diego Padres CEO Erik Greupner, President of baseball operations A.J. Preller and Chairman and Control Person John Seidler chat in the dugout before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)
San Diego Padres CEO Erik Greupner, President of baseball operations A.J. Preller and Chairman and Control Person John Seidler chat in the dugout before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)
San Diego Padres President of baseball operations A.J. Preller and Mike Shildt #8 chat before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego Padres President of baseball operations A.J. Preller and Mike Shildt #8 chat before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego Padres CEO Erik Greupner, Chairman and Control Person John Seidler, Yu Darvish, President of baseball operations A.J. Preller, manager Mike Shildt, and Japanese former baseball pitcher Hideo Nomo stand together as Darvish is honored for his 204th career combined victories between Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan and MLB before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego Padres CEO Erik Greupner, Chairman and Control Person John Seidler, Yu Darvish, President of baseball operations A.J. Preller, manager Mike Shildt, and Japanese former baseball pitcher Hideo Nomo stand together as Darvish is honored for his 204th career combined victories between Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan and MLB before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramon Laureano #5 of the San Diego Padres looks on before batting against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramon Laureano #5 of the San Diego Padres looks on before batting against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Elias Diaz #17 of the San Diego Padres looks on as Willson Contreras #40 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after a home run during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Elias Diaz looks on as Willson Contreras celebrates after a home run during the fifth inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 and Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres walk together back to the dugout during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 and Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres walk together back to the dugout during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres celebrates as he scores a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres celebrates as he scores a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jose Iglesias #7 of the San Diego Padres is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jose Iglesias #7 of the San Diego Padres is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Matthew Liberatore #52 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Matthew Liberatore #52 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres runs to first after a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres runs to first after a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramon Laureano #5 of the San Diego Padres walks back to the dugout after flying out during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramon Laureano #5 of the San Diego Padres walks back to the dugout after flying out during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the San Diego Padres walks to first base after being hit by a pitch during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ryan O’Hearn #32 of the San Diego Padres walks to first base after being hit by a pitch during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres reacts after a double play ended the first half of the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres reacts after a double play ended the first half of the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres and Manny Machado #13 look on before the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres and Manny Machado #13 look on before the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramon Laureano, left, participates in his first postgame celebration with Jackson Merrill, center, and Fernando Tatis Jr. after the Padres' victory over the Cardinals on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ramon Laureano, left, participates in his first postgame celebration with Jackson Merrill, center, and Fernando Tatis Jr. after the Padres' victory over the Cardinals on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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