Astros (SS) vs Cardinals 2/26/2026 Spring Training Game Thread

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Brice Matthews #0 of the Houston Astros looks on during a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on February 21, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Houston Astros travel to Jupiter, FL to take on the St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros will be playing a split squad game.

Peter Lambert gets the start for Houston. This is his first start of the spring and his second appearance. In his first appearance, he pitched one scoreless inning while allowing 2 hits and striking out 1.

Astros top prospect Brice Matthews will play 2B today and lead off, Carlos Perez starts behind the plate and Astros #3 prospect Walker Janek will DH.

Game Info

Game Date/Time: Thursday, February 26, 12:10 p.m. CST

Location: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter, FL

TV: No Local Broadcast

Streaming: MLB.tv (Cardinals audio only)

Radio: no local radio

(Image courtesy of Brian McTaggart on X)

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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 26, 2026

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