The Padres reclaimed the lead when Cronenworth scored again in the top of the fourth after grounding a double down the right field line, going to third on a groundout to the right side by Jose Iglesias and sliding in ahead of the throw home on a safety squeeze executed by Johnson.

The Cardinal received five-plus scoreless innings from Miles Mikolas in a 3-0 shutout of the Padres on Friday night at Busch Stadium.

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado had some choice words for former Padre Jon Jay after his scuffle with the St. Louis Cardinals assistant coach on Saturday.

Preview the July 26 matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Michael McGreevy and the Cardinals wrap up a fiery four-game home series vs. the Padres with Sunday's 1:15 p.m. start at Busch Stadium.

The St. Louis Cardinals are setting their deadline focus on moving closer Ryan Helsley before the reliever hits free agency this offseason.

BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the San Diego Padres. St. Louis has a 31-21 record at home and a 54-52 record overall. The Cardinals have gone 41-9 in games when they scored at least five runs.

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado slammed a former Padre in a postgame interview, the Friars are urged to trade for an All-Star and Dylan Cease could be on the move by the trade deadline.