between two fourth place teams
Cardinals and Rays Face Off in Crucial Matchup
The St. Louis Cardinals (63-65, fourth in the NL Central) will take on the Tampa Bay Rays (61-66, fourth in the AL East) in a crucial game on Thursday at 7:35 p.m. EDT in Tampa, Florida. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs and will be looking to secure a win.
Pitching Matchup: Sonny Gray vs. Joe Boyle
The Cardinals will send Sonny Gray (11-6, 4.30 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 155 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Rays will counter with Joe Boyle (1-2, 4.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 34 strikeouts). Both pitchers have had solid seasons and will be looking to lead their teams to victory.
Rays Look to End Home Losing Streak
The Tampa Bay Rays are currently on a three-game home losing streak and will be determined to end it with a win against the Cardinals. The Rays have a record of 61-66 overall and 32-32 in home games. Their hitters have a collective .396 slugging percentage, ranking 10th in the AL.
Cardinals Aim to Continue Strong Road Record
The St. Louis Cardinals have a record of 28-35 in road games and 63-65 overall. They have been successful when out-hitting their opponents, with a 42-12 record in those games. The Cardinals will be looking to continue their strong road performance in this matchup.
Battle of Fourth Place Teams
Both the Cardinals and Rays currently sit in fourth place in their respective divisions. This matchup will be crucial for both teams as they fight for a spot in the playoffs. It will be an intense battle between two determined teams. Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Rays
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By: The Associated Press
Posted: 3:03 AM CDT Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
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H3: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Rays: A Matchup of Fourth Place Teams
The St. Louis Cardinals (63-65, fourth in the NL Central) will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays (61-66, fourth in the AL East) in a Thursday night showdown in Tampa, Florida.
H3: Pitching Matchup: Sonny Gray vs. Joe Boyle
The Cardinals will send Sonny Gray (11-6, 4.30 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 155 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Rays will counter with Joe Boyle (1-2, 4.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 34 strikeouts).
H3: Can the Rays Break Their Home Losing Streak?
The Rays will be looking to end their three-game home losing streak with a victory against the Cardinals. Tampa Bay has a 61-66 overall record and a 32-32 record at home. Their hitters have a collective .396 slugging percentage, ranking 10th in the AL.
H3: Cardinals Look to Out-Hit Their Opponents
The Cardinals have a 28-35 record on the road and a 63-65 overall record. They have a strong 42-12 record in games where they out-hit their opponents.
H3: Top Performers to Watch
Junior Caminero leads the Rays with 35 home runs and a .521 slugging percentage. Chandler Simpson has been hot at the plate, going 15 for 41 with a double, a triple, and three RBIs in the past 10 games.
For the Cardinals, Alec Burleson has a .284 batting average and has recorded 20 doubles, a triple, and 15 home runs. Pedro Pages has also been a key contributor, going 14 for 32 with two home runs and eight RBIs in the past 10 games.
H3: Recent Performances
Both teams have struggled in their past 10 games, with the Rays going 4-6 and the Cardinals going 4-6. The Rays have a .228 batting average and a 5.69 ERA, while the Cardinals have a .238 batting average and a 4.55 ERA.
H3: Injury Report
The Rays have several players on the injured list, including Ha-Seong Kim (day-to-day, back), Taylor Walls (10-Day IL, groin), and Jonny Deluca (10-Day IL, hamstring). The Cardinals have also been dealing with injuries, with Brendan Donovan (10-Day IL, groin), Victor Scott II (10-Day IL, ankle), and Nolan Arenado (10-Day IL, shoulder) all sidelined.
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This article was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
