Diamondbacks Top Cardinals 7-3 After All-Star Break

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 in their first post-All-Star break game, with Brandon Pfaadt pitching seven scoreless innings and Geraldo Perdomo contributing two RBIs. The Cardinals scored three runs in the ninth inning but could not close the gap, marking their fourth loss in six games. Both teams remain in the NL Wild Card race, with St. Louis just 1.5 games out and Arizona trailing by 5.5 games, making the series pivotal for their postseason ambitions and trade deadline strategies. The Cardinals previously swept the Diamondbacks in May, but Arizona aims to change the narrative at home. The upcoming games will influence whether either team becomes buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas's recent struggles add further uncertainty to the team's outlook.