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Cardinals hitters record fewer runs and home runs at Busch Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:00 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Cardinals hitters record fewer runs and home runs at Busch Stadium

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals have displayed a significant disparity between their offensive performance on the road and at their home venue, Busch Stadium, throughout the 2026 season. Entering play Wednesday, the team averaged 5.2 runs per game in away contests compared to 3.8 runs per game at home, ranking 29th in MLB for home scoring. This trend has impacted individual statistics, with hitters like Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson, and JJ Wetherholt recording higher averages and more home runs away from St. Louis. Conversely, the team's pitching staff has allowed fewer home runs at Busch Stadium, which maintains the lowest home-run-allowed rate in MLB alongside the Marlins. The team held a 35-32 record on the road while sitting four games under.500 at home as of Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•The Cardinals average 1.4 more runs per game on the road than at home.
•Busch Stadium hitters have recorded 63 home runs compared to 85 in road games.
•Cardinals pitchers have allowed only 55 home runs at home, fewest in MLB.
•JJ Wetherholt holds the lowest home OPS among MLB players with at least 250 at-bats.
•Andre Pallante maintains a 7-0 record on the road versus a 5-6 mark at home.

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4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Offensive Numbers Have Soared on the Road, Frustrated Hitters at Busch Stadium

What they're saying

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The Cards went into Wednesday averaging 5.2 runs per game on the road this season, good for third in MLB. Remarkably, the Cards have scored 75 more runs on the road than at home – in five fewer games. Their 3.8 runs a game at home in 2026 rank them 29th in MLB.
— Yahoo Sports

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