Cardinals’ Sonny Gray’s Curveball Takes a Trip Back in Time in 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Cardinals’ starting pitcher Sonny Gray’s curveball has seemingly traveled back in time to its prime form in the year 2025. The right-hander will be showcasing this impressive pitch on Monday as the Cardinals welcome the Athletics to Busch Stadium for a three-game series starting at 1:15 p.m.
Gray, who currently holds a record of 12-7 with a 4.19 ERA, has been utilizing his curveball more frequently and with greater success this season than ever before during his time with the Cardinals. In fact, in his last two starts, Gray has not allowed a single hit on his curveball, and in his last six starts, he has only given up a total of three hits with this pitch.
This newfound effectiveness of Gray’s curveball has been a game-changer for the Cardinals, and it has not gone unnoticed by his teammates and coaches. The right-hander’s ability to consistently throw this pitch with precision and control has added a new level of dominance to his already impressive repertoire.
As the Cardinals prepare to face the Athletics, Gray’s curveball will undoubtedly be a key factor in their success. With its newfound time-traveling abilities, this pitch has the potential to lead the Cardinals to victory and solidify Gray’s place as a top pitcher in the league.
Cardinals Starter Sonny Gray’s Curveball is a Blast from the Past in 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray’s curveball has taken a trip back in time to his earlier days as a player. The right-hander will showcase this impressive pitch as the Cardinals take on the Athletics in a three-game series at Busch Stadium on Monday at 1:15 p.m.
Gray’s Curveball is a Game-Changer for the Cardinals
With a record of 12-7 and an ERA of 4.19, Gray has been utilizing his curveball more effectively this season than ever before. In his last two starts, he hasn’t allowed a single hit with the curve and has only given up three hits in six starts. According to Statcast, this pitch is the best it has been since 2022 and ranks fifth-best among all curveballs in the majors. Gray’s impressive 40.3% put-away rate with the curve is the best in baseball.
Gray’s Success with the Curveball Leads to More Usage
Thanks to the effectiveness of his curveball, Gray has been able to use it more often this season than in previous years. In recent starts, he has increased the pitch’s usage to about a quarter of the time. This will be crucial as he faces the Athletics, a team that ranks in the top third of baseball against curveballs.
Athletics’ Luis Morales to Start Against Cardinals
The Athletics will send right-hander Luis Morales (2-0, 1.19 ERA) to the mound. The 22-year-old Cuban, one of the team’s top prospects, made his debut exactly one month ago. He relies heavily on his fastball, which averages 97.2 miles per hour. This could pose a challenge for the Cardinals, as their weakness lies in hitting fastballs.
Cardinals and Athletics: A Tale of Two Teams
The Cardinals, with a record of 68-70, are coming off a successful series against the Reds, winning two out of three games. The Athletics, on the other hand, lost all three games against the Rangers over the weekend and currently sit at 63-75, last in the American League West. However, the Athletics have been stronger on the road, with a record just under .500, compared to their home record in Sacramento.
Rosters Expand for Cardinals and Athletics
With the start of September, MLB rosters have expanded from 26 to 28 players. The Cardinals have activated outfielder Victor Scott II from the 10-day injured list and recalled right-hander Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis. Scott suffered an ankle sprain on August 16 while trying to rob a home run from the Yankees’ Aaron Judge. Roycroft has a 1-3 record with a 6.92 ERA in 14 big-league games this season and a 3-2 record with a 4.82 ERA in 35 appearances at Memphis.
How to Watch Cardinals vs. Athletics
The game will be broadcasted on FanDuel Sports Network at 1:15 p.m. on Monday. Fans can tune in to see if Gray’s curveball will continue to dominate and if the Cardinals can come out on top against the Athletics.
