Sonny Gray dominates as the St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 on June 7, 2025. See how Gray and Pedro Pagés led the Cards to victory.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The St. Louis Cardinals sent a resounding message to the rest of the league on Friday night, dismantling the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 5-0 shutout victory at Busch Stadium. Fueled by another masterful performance from ace Sonny Gray and timely power hitting, the Cardinals improved to a National League-best 21-9 since May 4th, solidifying their status as one of the hottest teams in baseball.
At the end of the day, we don't really care who is on the other side... we have a good team, we're hungry and we're just going to keep competing.
Sonny Gray was simply untouchable. The Cardinals' ace baffled the potent Dodgers lineup for 6 1/3 scoreless innings, scattering eight hits while striking out five and, most impressively, walking none. The dominant outing extended his personal scoreless streak to a remarkable 14 innings and marked his seventh win of the season. For Gray, who entered the game with only one career victory against Los Angeles, shutting down the Dodgers was a statement performance that sets the tone for the entire pitching staff.
While Gray silenced the Dodgers' bats, the Cardinals' offense provided the necessary fireworks. Catcher Pedro Pagés got the party started in the second inning, launching a 422-foot, two-run homer that he punctuated with the first bat flip of his MLB career. The blast gave the Cards a lead they would never relinquish. Willson Contreras added a solo shot for insurance, and Brendan Donovan broke the game open with a clutch two-run single, capping a complete offensive effort.
Beating the Dodgers isn't an anomaly for this Cardinals squad; it's becoming the standard. The win reinforced their status as one of only three National League teams with a winning record against clubs over .500. This team isn't intimidated by big names or top-tier opponents. As Pedro Pagés put it, they have a simple, powerful mindset: compete every day, no matter who is in the other dugout. This hunger and focus are transforming the Cardinals from a hopeful team into a legitimate contender.
The Cardinals will look to carry this incredible momentum into Saturday's game, but it won't be easy. Erick Fedde takes the mound against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a classic pitcher's duel showdown. Can the Cardinals secure another huge series win and prove their hot streak is the new standard? All eyes will be on Busch Stadium to find out.
