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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Houston Astros 3–2 on March 22 at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in a spring training matchup that highlighted St. Louis's pitching efficiency and disciplined plate approach. The Cardinals' pitching staff struck out 13 batters while allowing just 6 hits and 2 earned runs, posting a 3.73 ERA despite issuing only 2 walks. Offensively, St. Louis recorded 7 hits and 5 walks, generating a .676 OPS compared to Houston's anemic .619 OPS, which was dragged down by a 13-strikeout performance and just 6 hits. The Astros managed only 2 runs on their lone home run and 2 RBIs, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities despite drawing 5 walks. St. Louis's balanced approach—combining modest contact (7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBIs) with plate discipline (5 walks)—proved the difference in a low-scoring affair that underscored the Cardinals' early spring form. The Cardinals' pitching dominance and ability to work counts will be critical factors as they head deeper into spring training.