The St. Louis Cardinals saw a significant week with key wins over the Cincinnati Reds and a notable loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Brendan Donovan and Masyn Winn played pivotal roles in the Cardinals' 6-1 victory against the Reds, with Donovan hitting a two-run homer and Winn scoring twice. Sonny Gray delivered an impressive performance, allowing only one run and striking out nine. However, the Cardinals faced a setback against the Blue Jays, losing 7-2, despite a strong showing from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who reached his 500th career RBI. Additionally, Jose Berrios contributed to the Blue Jays' success with a strong pitching performance, securing his seventh consecutive win.