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Cardinals' hitters show improvement despite key player absences

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated May 30, 2026

Cardinals' hitters show improvement despite key player absences

Summary

As the St. Louis Cardinals reach the one-third mark of the season, their position players have shown notable improvement despite missing key contributors Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras. The team's wRC+ has increased, indicating enhanced offensive performance. This analysis reflects on the underlying metrics driving their success. The Cardinals are looking to build on this momentum as the season progresses, aiming for a stronger overall record in the coming weeks.

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Key Details

•Cardinals complete first third of the season
•Team wRC+ has increased despite injuries
•Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras are out
•Statistical analysis underscores players' performance
•Team seeks to maintain offensive improvement

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What they're saying

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As the Cardinals complete their first third of the season, I want to check in on some of the underlying metrics for the Cardinals’ position player core. As a group, it is hard to be anything but happy with the performance thus far. Despite losing Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras, the team wRC+ has increased […]
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