percentage, led by Nolan Arenado with a mark of .500
St. Louis Cardinals Take on the Struggling Colorado Rockies in Denver
The St. Louis Cardinals (52-49, fourth in the NL Central) are set to face off against the struggling Colorado Rockies (24-76, fifth in the NL West) in a highly anticipated game in Denver on Tuesday at 8:40 p.m. EDT. Both teams are looking to secure a win and improve their standings in their respective divisions.
Pitching Matchup: Erick Fedde vs. Bradley Blalock
The Cardinals will send Erick Fedde (3-9, 4.83 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 58 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Rockies will counter with Bradley Blalock (0-2, 9.97 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, nine strikeouts). Both pitchers will be looking to bounce back from recent struggles and lead their teams to victory.
Betting Odds and Prediction
The Cardinals are currently favored with a -158 line on BetMGM Sportsbook, while the Rockies have a +132 line. The over/under for the game is set at 12 runs. With both teams having their share of struggles this season, it’s anyone’s game. However, the Cardinals have a slight edge with their overall record and road record.
Key Players to Watch
The Cardinals are led by Nolan Arenado, who has a .500 slugging percentage and has been a consistent performer for the team. On the other hand, the Rockies have struggled at home with a 12-38 record, but have shown some power with nine wins when hitting two or more home runs.
Final Thoughts
The Cardinals currently hold a 1-0 lead in the three-game series against the Rockies. With the Rockies struggling at home and the Cardinals having a slightly better overall record, it will be an exciting game to watch. Both teams will be looking to secure a win and improve their standings in their respective divisions.
St. Louis Cardinals Take on Colorado Rockies in Tuesday Night Matchup
The St. Louis Cardinals (52-49, fourth in the NL Central) will face off against the struggling Colorado Rockies (24-76, fifth in the NL West) in a highly anticipated game at Coors Field in Denver on Tuesday at 8:40 p.m. EDT.
Pitching Matchup
The Cardinals will send Erick Fedde (3-9, 4.83 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 58 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Rockies will counter with Bradley Blalock (0-2, 9.97 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, nine strikeouts).
Betting Odds
The Cardinals are favored with a -158 line at BetMGM Sportsbook, while the Rockies have a +132 line. The over/under for the game is set at 12 runs.
Preview
The Cardinals currently hold a 1-0 lead in the three-game series against the Rockies. Colorado has struggled at home with a 12-38 record and an overall record of 24-76. However, they have shown some power at the plate with a 9-14 record in games where they hit two or more home runs.
On the other hand, the Cardinals have a solid overall record of 52-49 and a road record of 23-29. Their hitters have a collective .394 slugging percentage, ranking them seventh in the NL.
Players to Watch
For the Rockies, Hunter Goodman has been a standout player with 18 doubles, four triples, 18 home runs, and 56 RBIs. Ryan McMahon has also been hot at the plate, going 11 for 38 with three doubles, three home runs, and seven RBIs in the past 10 games.
Nolan Arenado has been a key player for the Cardinals with 15 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, and 42 RBIs while hitting .244. Masyn Winn has also been on a roll, going 16 for 42 with four doubles in the past 10 games.
Last 10 Games
The Rockies have struggled in their last 10 games with a 3-7 record, a .249 batting average, and a 6.14 ERA. The Cardinals have also had some ups and downs with a 4-6 record, a .260 batting average, and a 4.97 ERA.
Injuries
The Rockies have a few players on the injured list, including German Marquez (day-to-day with a shoulder injury), Ryan Ritter (10-Day IL with a finger injury), Thairo Estrada (10-Day IL with a thumb injury), Kris Bryant (60-Day IL with a lumbar injury), and Jeff Criswell (60-Day IL with an elbow injury).
The Cardinals have also been dealing with some injuries, including Nolan Gorman (10-Day IL with a back injury), Lars Nootbaar (10-Day IL with rib injuries), and Zack Thompson (60-Day IL with a lat injury).
Disclaimer
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