decided by one run.
St. Louis Cardinals Look to Extend Road Win Streak Against Miami Marlins
The St. Louis Cardinals (63-64, fourth in the NL Central) are set to face off against the Miami Marlins (59-67, third in the NL East) in a mid-week matchup on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT in Miami. Both teams are looking to improve their standings and secure a win in this crucial game.
Pitching Matchup
The Cardinals will send Andre Pallante (6-10, 5.04 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Marlins will counter with Sandy Alcantara (6-11, 6.31 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 97 strikeouts). Both pitchers will be looking to bounce back from recent struggles and lead their team to victory.
Betting Odds
The Marlins are currently favored at -125 on the BetMGM sportsbook, with the Cardinals at +105. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs, indicating that it could be a high-scoring affair.
Team Stats and Analysis
The Marlins have a record of 59-67 overall and are 28-33 in home games. They have been strong offensively, with a 39-11 record in games where they score at least five runs. On the other hand, the Cardinals have a record of 63-64 overall and are 28-34 on the road. They have excelled in close games, boasting a 46-12 record in games decided by one run.
Bottom Line
Both teams are hungry for a win and will be giving it their all in this matchup. The Cardinals will be looking to extend their three-game road win streak, while the Marlins will be aiming to improve their home record. It’s sure to be an exciting game with plenty of action on the field.
St. Louis Cardinals Look to Extend Road Win Streak Against Miami Marlins
The St. Louis Cardinals (63-64, fourth in the NL Central) will face off against the Miami Marlins (59-67, third in the NL East) in a Wednesday evening matchup at 6:40 p.m. EDT in Miami.
Pitching Matchup
The Cardinals will send Andre Pallante (6-10, 5.04 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Marlins will counter with Sandy Alcantara (6-11, 6.31 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 97 strikeouts).
Betting Odds
The Marlins are favored at -125, while the Cardinals are listed at +105. The over/under is set at 8 1/2 runs.
Game Preview
The Cardinals are coming off a three-game road win streak and will look to continue their success against the Marlins. Miami has a 59-67 overall record and is 28-33 in home games. The Marlins have been strong when scoring at least five runs, with a 39-11 record in those games.
St. Louis has a 28-34 record on the road and a 63-64 overall record. The Cardinals have been dominant when scoring five or more runs, with a 46-12 record in those games.
This will be the sixth meeting between these two teams this season, with the Cardinals currently holding a 3-2 advantage in the season series.
Players to Watch
Xavier Edwards has been a standout for the Marlins this season, with 19 doubles, four triples, two home runs, and 34 RBIs. Jakob Marsee has also been hot at the plate, going 11 for 33 with four doubles, a triple, three home runs, and 13 RBIs in the last 10 games.
For the Cardinals, Alec Burleson leads the team with a .287 batting average and has 20 doubles, a triple, and 15 home runs. Lars Nootbaar has also been a key contributor, going 14 for 43 with a home run and four RBIs in the last 10 games.
Injury Report
The Marlins have several players on the injured list, including Anthony Bender, Graham Pauley, Kyle Stowers, Jesus Tinoco, Connor Norby, Max Meyer, Ryan Weathers, Griffin Conine, Andrew Nardi, and Braxton Garrett.
The Cardinals have a few players on the injured list as well, including Brendan Donovan, Victor Scott II, Nolan Arenado, John King, and Zack Thompson.
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This story was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
