in games decided by two or more runs.
St. Louis Cardinals Look to End Skid Against Miami Marlins
The St. Louis Cardinals (61-64, fourth in the NL Central) will face off against the Miami Marlins (59-65, third in the NL East) in a Monday night showdown at 6:40 p.m. EDT in Miami. Both teams are looking to improve their records and secure a win in this matchup.
Pitching Matchup
The Cardinals will send Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.08 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Marlins will counter with Eury Perez (5-3, 3.58 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 60 strikeouts). Both pitchers will be looking to lead their teams to victory and improve their personal records.
Betting Odds
The Marlins are currently favored to win with a -135 line on the BetMGM sportsbook, while the Cardinals have odds of +113. The over/under for the game is set at 8 runs, indicating that it could be a high-scoring matchup.
Team Records
The Cardinals are currently in fourth place in the NL Central with a 61-64 record overall. They have struggled on the road with a 26-34 record, but will be looking to turn things around in this game. The Marlins, on the other hand, have a 59-65 record overall and a 28-31 record at home. They have been successful when hitting multiple home runs, with a 20-10 record in those games.
Bottom Line
The Cardinals will be determined to end their five-game losing streak and secure a win against the Marlins. However, the Marlins have been strong at home and will be looking to continue their success. It will be an exciting matchup between two teams fighting for a win.
St. Louis Cardinals Look to End Skid Against Miami Marlins
The St. Louis Cardinals (61-64, fourth in the NL Central) will face off against the Miami Marlins (59-65, third in the NL East) on Monday at 6:40 p.m. EDT in Miami.
Pitching Matchup
The Cardinals will send Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.08 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Marlins will counter with Eury Perez (5-3, 3.58 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 60 strikeouts).
Betting Odds
The Marlins are favored at -135, while the Cardinals are listed at +113. The over/under is set at 8 runs.
Preview
The Cardinals are looking to end their five-game losing streak with a win against the Marlins, who currently hold a 59-65 record overall and a 28-31 record at home. The Marlins have been successful in games where they hit two or more home runs, with a record of 20-10.
On the other hand, the Cardinals have struggled on the road with a 26-34 record, but hold a 61-64 record overall. They have a 27-49 record when allowing at least one home run.
Top Performers
Alec Burleson has been a standout for the Cardinals this season, with 19 doubles, a triple, and 15 home runs while hitting .283. Pedro Pages has also been hot at the plate, going 13 for 29 with three doubles and three home runs in the past 10 games.
Last 10 Games
The Marlins have struggled in their last 10 games, with a record of 3-7 and a .241 batting average. The Cardinals have also had a tough stretch, going 4-6 with a .257 batting average.
Injuries
The Marlins have several players on the injured list, including Kyle Stowers, Jesus Tinoco, Connor Norby, Max Meyer, Ryan Weathers, Griffin Conine, Andrew Nardi, and Braxton Garrett. The Cardinals have Lars Nootbaar, Victor Scott II, Brendan Donovan, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado, John King, and Zack Thompson on the injured list.
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