The St. Louis Cardinals arrive in Boston on April 4, 2025, to face the Red Sox at Fenway Park for what will be Boston’s home opener—but don’t expect the Cardinals to play the role of courteous guests. St. Louis enters the matchup in far better form than their 3–3 record might suggest, having averaged 7.4 runs per game over their last five outings. The bats are cooking, the pitching has been sturdy, and the overall vibe is one of quiet confidence. After a slow start out of the gate, the Cardinals found their rhythm fast and now look to extend that surge against a Boston team still searching for its own. With Erick Fedde on the mound and a lineup brimming with power, St. Louis sees this game as an opportunity to punch early and put pressure on a Red Sox team that’s already wobbling. Erick Fedde takes the ball for St. Louis with momentum on his side. The right-hander is coming off a gem of a first start, in which he pitched effectively, limited hard contact, and demonstrated improved command and movement on his secondary pitches. His current stat line—1–0 with a 1.50 ERA—isn’t just flattering, it’s a sign that Fedde may be turning a corner in his development. Against a Boston offense that has struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position, Fedde’s ability to get early strikes and induce ground balls could keep the Fenway crowd quiet and the game under control. His poise on the mound will be key in setting the tone for a Cardinals team that has leaned on its pitching staff more than usual to steady the early-season ship.

But make no mistake—the story of the week for St. Louis has been their offensive explosion. Most notably, catcher Iván Herrera has stolen the spotlight with one of the most outrageous single-game stat lines of the young season: 3-for-4 with three home runs and six RBIs. It was the kind of breakout performance that sparks both highlight reels and clubhouse momentum. Around him, the rest of the Cardinals’ lineup has been quietly punishing mistakes and extending innings. Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado remain the veteran anchors of this offense, but the depth—names like Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, and Jordan Walker—is giving opposing pitchers no real safe zone. They’re seeing pitches well, drawing walks, and pouncing on mistake fastballs. Against a Red Sox team sending out a struggling Walker Buehler, the Cardinals will be eager to jump on early counts and force Boston into the bullpen quickly. Defensively, the Cardinals have been steady if unspectacular, which is all they’ve needed thanks to solid starting pitching and timely run support. They’ve played clean baseball, limited errors, and haven’t given away extra bases—something that’s especially important in a ballpark like Fenway where chaos often favors the home team. If the Cardinals can stay crisp in the field and keep the basepaths clear, they’ll force Boston to earn everything. For St. Louis, this series isn’t just a road trip—it’s a measuring stick. They’ve found their offensive swagger, they’ve got a reliable arm on the mound, and they’re up against a team that’s already questioning itself. The mission is simple: spoil the party, steal the momentum, and keep hitting like October isn’t seven months away.