# Cardinals vs Athletics: Pitching & Hitting Showdown

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Podcast: [Oakland Athletics News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-athletics-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463312)
Published: 2026-05-14T08:21:26+00:00
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The St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland Athletics face off in a crucial series, with the third game tied one to one. The Cardinals rookie pitcher Michael McGreevy takes the mound against the Athletics Jacob Lopez. Both teams have strong offenses, with the As batting second-highest in the AL and the Cardinals slugging eighth in the NL. Key players to watch include Oaklands Shea Langeliers and Zack Gelof, and the Cardinals Jordan Walker and Ivan Herrera. Despite injuries on both sides, the series is expected to be a close battle, with pitching depth and timely hitting potentially deciding the outcome. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f87c9dfca2235be5

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