Sonny Gray’s Second Season with Cardinals Ends on a Disappointing Note

As the 2025 season comes to a close, Sonny Gray’s performance with the Cardinals will not be one that fans will remember fondly. The right-hander is set to start on Sunday as the Cardinals finish up a three-game series at home against the Giants, marking the second to last homestand of the season.

Despite a strong start to the season, with a record of 12-8 and a 4.43 ERA, Gray has struggled in the second half. In his last nine starts, he has a dismal 6.44 ERA and has allowed six or more runs in four of those games. His most recent outing against the Athletics on Monday was particularly rough, with seven earned runs allowed.

As the Cardinals look to finish the season strong and secure a spot in the playoffs, Gray’s performance will be crucial. Fans will be hoping that he can turn things around and end his second season with the team on a high note. Don’t miss his start on Sunday at 1:15 p.m. as the Cardinals take on the Giants in the finale of their home series.  who has been dealing with a sore back, is not in the lineup for the Cardinals.

Sonny Gray’s Struggles Continue as Cardinals Face Giants in Season Finale

As the 2025 season winds down, Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray is having a forgettable second year with the team. The right-hander will take the mound on Sunday as the Cardinals wrap up a three-game series against the Giants at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Look to Bounce Back After Saturday’s Thrilling Win

After rallying in the ninth inning for a 3-2 victory on Saturday, the Cardinals will aim to secure a series win against the Giants in the rubber game of the series. The game is set to start at 1:15 p.m.

Sonny Gray’s Struggles Highlight Cardinals’ Decline

Gray’s performance this season has mirrored the team’s decline. Since the All-Star break, he has a 6.44 ERA in nine starts, with four of those starts resulting in six or more runs allowed. If the season ended today, Gray’s second-half ERA would be the worst of his career.

Giants Rookie Kai-Wei Teng to Start Against Cardinals

The Giants will send Taiwanese rookie right-hander Kai-Wei Teng to the mound on Sunday. Teng has spent most of the season in Triple-A but has shown promise in his limited appearances in the majors.

Cardinals Face Uphill Battle for Wild Card Spot

With a record of 71-72, the Cardinals are currently 5 1/2 games out of the final wild-card spot. They will need to pass four teams, including the Giants, to secure a spot in the playoffs.

How to Watch Cardinals vs. Giants

Fans can tune in to the game at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest or listen on KMOX (1120 AM and 104.1 FM). The game can also be streamed on MLB.tv.

Lineups and Injury Report

Both teams have announced their lineups for Sunday’s game, with Nolan Arenado sitting out for the Cardinals due to a sore back. The full lineups and injury report can be found below. 

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