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San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals Face Off in Saturday Night Showdown
The San Francisco Giants (72-69) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (70-72) in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday night. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs, with the Giants currently sitting in third place in the NL West and the Cardinals in fourth place in the NL Central.
Pitching Matchup
The Giants will send Justin Verlander (3-10, 4.29 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 114 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Andre Pallante (6-13, 5.37 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 101 strikeouts). Verlander has struggled this season, but he will look to bounce back and help his team secure a win. Pallante, on the other hand, will be making his first start in the majors and will be looking to make a strong impression.
Friday’s Game Recap
In Friday’s game, the Giants came out on top with an 8-2 win over the Cardinals. Jung Hoo Lee had a standout performance, recording four hits and helping lead his team to victory. The Cardinals will be looking to bounce back from this loss and even the series on Saturday.
Team Stats
The Cardinals have a solid record at home, with a 39-34 record in home games. However, their overall record of 70-72 leaves room for improvement. On the other hand, the Giants have a slightly better overall record of 72-69, but have struggled on the road with a 37-35 record. Both teams have had success when scoring at least five runs, with the Cardinals boasting a 50-13 record in these games and the Giants going 47-24.
What to Expect
This matchup between the Giants and Cardinals is sure to be an exciting one, with both teams fighting for a spot in the playoffs. Verlander will look to turn his season around and lead the Giants to victory, while Pallante will be looking to make a strong debut for the Cardinals. Fans can expect a close and competitive game, with both teams giving it their all on the field. : Giants face Cardinals in Saturday matchup
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Giants vs. Cardinals: Saturday Showdown
By: The Associated Press
San Francisco Giants (72-69) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (70-72)
Game Preview
When and Where
Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 7:15 p.m. EDT in St. Louis
Pitching Matchup
Giants: Justin Verlander (3-10, 4.29 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 114 strikeouts)
Cardinals: Andre Pallante (6-13, 5.37 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 101 strikeouts)
What to Watch For
The San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals in a highly anticipated matchup after Jung Hoo Lee’s impressive four-hit performance in Friday’s 8-2 win over the Cardinals.
St. Louis has a strong record of 39-34 in home games and a 70-72 overall record. The Cardinals have been particularly successful when scoring at least five runs, with a record of 50-13 in those games.
San Francisco has a record of 37-35 in road games and a 72-69 overall record. The Giants have shown their strength when recording at least eight hits, with a record of 47-24 in those games.
This will be the second time these two teams face off this season.
Players to Watch
Ivan Herrera has been a standout player for the Cardinals this season, with 11 doubles, 14 home runs, and 54 RBIs. Nolan Gorman has also been a key player, hitting two home runs in his last 10 games.
For the Giants, Jung Hoo Lee has been a force to be reckoned with, hitting 30 doubles, 11 triples, and seven home runs while maintaining a .267 batting average. Rafael Devers has also been on fire, hitting two doubles and six home runs in his last 10 games.
Recent Performance
Cardinals: 5-5 in their last 10 games with a .198 batting average and 4.10 ERA, outscored by 11 runs.
Giants: 9-1 in their last 10 games with a .336 batting average and 4.30 ERA, outscoring opponents by 38 runs.
Injuries
Cardinals: Alec Burleson (10-Day IL, wrist), John King (15-Day IL, back), Brendan Donovan (10-Day IL, groin), Nolan Arenado (10-Day IL, shoulder), Zack Thompson (60-Day IL, lat).
Giants: Randy Rodriguez (60-Day IL, elbow), Carson Whisenhunt (15-Day IL, back), Landen Roupp (15-Day IL, knee), Erik Miller (60-Day IL, elbow), Jerar Encarnacion (10-Day IL, hamstring), Tom Murphy (60-Day IL, back).
About This Story
This article was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
