have a team on-base percentage of .311, good for fourth in the league.
Athletics Take on Cardinals in Series Opener
The Oakland Athletics (64-75, fifth in the AL West) will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (68-71, fourth in the NL Central) in a highly anticipated game on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. EDT in St. Louis. Both teams are looking to secure a win and improve their standings in their respective divisions.
Pitching Matchup
The Athletics will send Luis Severino (6-11, 4.82 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 103 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas (6-10, 5.04 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 86 strikeouts). Both pitchers will be looking to bounce back from recent struggles and lead their teams to victory.
Betting Odds
The Cardinals are currently favored to win with a -112 line, while the Athletics are close behind with a -107 line. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs, indicating that it could be a high-scoring matchup.
Series Outlook
The Athletics are coming into this game with a 1-0 lead in the series, after winning the first game against the Cardinals. St. Louis has a 68-71 record overall and a 37-33 record in home games, while the Athletics are 64-75 overall and 35-35 on the road.
Key Stats to Watch
The Cardinals have a strong record of 27-10 in games where they hit at least two home runs, so the Athletics will need to keep their power hitters in check. On the other hand, the Athletics have a team on-base percentage of .311, which ranks fourth in the league and could give them an advantage in getting runners on base.
Bottom Line
Both teams are hungry for a win and will be giving it their all in this series. With the Athletics currently holding the lead, the Cardinals will be looking to bounce back and even the score. It’s sure to be an exciting game with plenty of action on the field.
Athletics Take on Cardinals in Series Opener
The Oakland Athletics (64-75, fifth in the AL West) will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (68-71, fourth in the NL Central) on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. EDT in St. Louis.
Pitching Matchup
The Athletics will send Luis Severino (6-11, 4.82 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 103 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas (6-10, 5.04 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 86 strikeouts).
Betting Odds
The Cardinals are currently favored at -112, while the Athletics are close behind at -107. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs.
Series Preview
The Athletics are coming into this game with a 1-0 lead in the series against the Cardinals. St. Louis holds a 68-71 overall record and a 37-33 record at home, while the Athletics are 64-75 overall and 35-35 on the road.
Key Players to Watch
Lars Nootbaar has been a standout for the Cardinals this season with 22 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs, and 44 RBIs. Ivan Herrera has also been hot at the plate, going 10 for 34 with a double and two home runs in the past 10 games.
For the Athletics, Jacob Wilson leads the team with a .318 batting average and has 20 doubles, 12 home runs, 22 walks, and 55 RBIs. Nick Kurtz has also been a key player, going 10 for 30 with two home runs and four RBIs in the past 10 games.
Last 10 Games
The Cardinals have struggled in their last 10 games, going 4-6 with a .211 batting average and a 5.01 ERA. The Athletics have fared slightly better, going 5-5 with a .246 batting average and a 4.70 ERA.
Injuries
The Cardinals have a few players on the injured list, including Alec Burleson, Yohel Pozo, John King, Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, and Zack Thompson. The Athletics have a longer list of injuries, with players such as Ben Bowden, Joey Estes, Jacob Lopez, Jack Perkins, Austin Wynns, Denzel Clarke, Max Muncy, Grant Holman, Gunnar Hoglund, Jose Leclerc, and Luis Medina all on the IL.
This story was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
