Dustin May Shines as Cardinals Dominate Padres

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - On June 15, 2026, Dustin May showcased an extraordinary performance on the mound as the St. Louis Cardinals triumphed over the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals’ offense provided the necessary support, leading to a convincing victory against a Padres team that appeared lackluster throughout the game.

The St. Louis bats stirred early in the second inning when Lars Nootbaar and Jordan Walker both singled, putting pressure on the Padres. However, despite their efforts, the Cardinals failed to capitalize, as Masyn Winn lined out and both Jimmy Crooks and Blaze Jordan were retired without scoring any runs.

It wasn’t until the fourth inning that St. Louis broke through. With two outs, Nootbaar connected for a single, followed by an infield hit from Winn. Jimmy Crooks then delivered a sharp hit into the left-center gap, bringing both runners home and giving the Cardinals a 2-0 advantage. They extended their lead in the fifth after a series of events that resulted in Alec Burleson hitting a double, pushing the score to 3-0.

Dustin May was nearly flawless throughout the game, maintaining a perfect game until the seventh inning, when he walked Fernando Tatis Jr., marking the Padres' first baserunner. However, May quickly regained control, with Masyn Winn making an impressive play to preserve the no-hitter, which ultimately ended when Manny Machado got a hit. A remarkable double play by Winn kept the Padres scoreless as May continued to dominate on the mound.

In a complete game effort, May delivered a stunning one-hit shutout against a team expected to contend for the National League pennant. “Pardon me while I stand up and applaud!” was a fitting tribute to his performance. The Cardinals will face the Padres again on Tuesday night, with Andre Pallante set to pitch for St. Louis and Michael King taking the mound for San Diego. First pitch is at 6:45 PM at Busch Stadium.