between the Cardinals and Rays is set to be a battle of young pitchers.
St. Louis Cardinals to Face Tampa Bay Rays in Sunday Showdown
The St. Louis Cardinals (64-66, fourth in the NL Central) will take on the Tampa Bay Rays (62-67, fourth in the AL East) in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida. The game is set to start at 12:10 p.m. EDT and will feature two promising young pitchers on the mound.
Pitching Matchup: Liberatore vs. Pepiot
The Cardinals will send Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.13 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 93 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Rays will counter with Ryan Pepiot (8-10, 3.95 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 146 strikeouts). Both pitchers have shown great potential this season and will be looking to lead their teams to victory.
Rays Riding High After Mangum’s Four-Hit Game
The Rays enter this game with a 33-33 record at home and a 62-67 record overall. They are coming off a strong performance on Friday, where Jake Mangum’s four-hit game helped them secure a win. The Rays have a 45-12 record in games when they out-hit their opponents, and they will be looking to continue their offensive dominance against the Cardinals.
Cardinals Looking to Bounce Back on the Road
Meanwhile, the Cardinals have a 64-66 record overall and a 29-36 record on the road. They will be looking to bounce back after a tough loss on Friday and improve their record on the road. The Cardinals have a strong record of 25-10 in games where they hit at least two home runs, and they will be relying on their power hitters to lead them to victory.
A Battle of Young Pitchers
This matchup between the Cardinals and Rays is not only a battle between two talented teams, but also a showcase of two promising young pitchers. Both Liberatore and Pepiot have shown great potential and this game will be a test of their skills and determination. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive game between these two teams.
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By: The Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals (64-66) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (62-67)
Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 12:10 p.m. EDT
The St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays will go head-to-head in a Sunday afternoon matchup. The Cardinals, currently fourth in the NL Central, will face off against the Rays, who are fourth in the AL East.
Pitching Probables
The Cardinals will send Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.13 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 93 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Rays will counter with Ryan Pepiot (8-10, 3.95 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 146 strikeouts).
Game Preview
The Rays will look to continue their success after Jake Mangum’s four-hit game on Friday. With a 33-33 record at home and a 62-67 record overall, the Rays have a strong chance of coming out on top. They also have an impressive 45-12 record when they out-hit their opponents.
The Cardinals, on the other hand, have a 64-66 record overall and a 29-36 record on the road. They have a 25-10 record when they hit at least two home runs in a game.
This will be the third time these teams face off this season.
Top Performers
Brandon Lowe has been a standout player for the Rays, with 13 doubles, 25 home runs, and 63 RBIs. Junior Caminero has also been on a hot streak, going 9 for 40 with a double and four home runs in the last 10 games.
For the Cardinals, Alec Burleson has been a strong contributor with 15 home runs, 33 walks, and 59 RBIs while hitting .285. Pedro Pages has also been performing well, going 14 for 34 with three doubles, two home runs, and eight RBIs in the last 10 games.
Last 10 Games
The Rays have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, with a .260 batting average and a 5.46 ERA. The Cardinals have a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, with a .248 batting average and a 5.63 ERA.
Injuries
The Rays have a few players on the injured list, including Yandy Diaz (day-to-day with a hamstring injury), Stuart Fairchild (60-Day IL with an oblique injury), and Ha-Seong Kim (10-Day IL with a back injury).
The Cardinals also have a few players on the injured list, including Brendan Donovan (10-Day IL with a groin injury), Victor Scott II (10-Day IL with an ankle injury), and Nolan Arenado (10-Day IL with a shoulder injury).
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