MLB in hitting with a .251 batting average, but have a league-worst team ERA of 5.98
Rockies Look to End Losing Streak Against Cardinals
The struggling Colorado Rockies (30-88) will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (61-59) on Tuesday night in a battle between two teams at opposite ends of the standings. The Rockies, currently in last place in the NL West, will try to end their eight-game losing streak against the Cardinals, who sit in fourth place in the NL Central.
Pitching Matchup
The Rockies will send Kyle Freeland (2-12) to the mound, who has struggled this season with a 5.53 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. He will face off against the Cardinals’ Matthew Liberatore (6-9), who has a 3.98 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. Both pitchers will look to lead their teams to victory in this crucial matchup.
Betting Odds
The Cardinals are favored to win with a -214 line from BetMGM Sportsbook, while the Rockies have odds of +176. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs.
Team Stats
The Cardinals have a strong record at home (35-25) and overall (61-59), and have been successful when recording at least eight hits (45-21). On the other hand, the Rockies have struggled on the road (14-46) and have the worst team ERA in the MLB at 5.98. However, they do have a solid batting average of .251, ranking eighth in the league.
Bottom Line
The Rockies will need to improve their pitching if they want to end their losing streak and compete against the Cardinals. Meanwhile, the Cardinals will look to continue their success at home and add to their overall record. It will be an exciting matchup between two teams with different strengths and weaknesses.
Colorado Rockies (30-88) Look to Break Losing Streak Against St. Louis Cardinals (61-59)
Rockies Face Tough Matchup Against Cardinals in St. Louis
The struggling Colorado Rockies (30-88) will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (61-59) on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. EDT. The Rockies are currently on an eight-game losing streak and will need to turn things around if they hope to defeat the Cardinals.
The pitching matchup for this game will feature Kyle Freeland (2-12, 5.53 ERA) for the Rockies and Matthew Liberatore (6-9, 3.98 ERA) for the Cardinals. Both pitchers have had their struggles this season, but Liberatore has been slightly more consistent with a lower ERA and WHIP.
According to the BetMGM Sportsbook, the Cardinals are favored to win with a line of -214, while the Rockies are the underdogs with a line of +176. The over/under for this game is set at 8 1/2 runs.
The Cardinals have a solid record at home (35-25) and overall (61-59). They have also been successful when recording at least eight hits, with a record of 45-21 in those games. On the other hand, the Rockies have struggled on the road with a record of 14-46 and rank eighth in the NL with 120 total home runs.
This will be the fifth meeting between these two teams this season, with the season series currently tied 2-2.
Some top performers to watch out for in this game include Alec Burleson (.282 average, 19 doubles, 14 home runs, 52 RBIs) and Jordan Walker (11 for 35 with a home run in the last 10 games) for the Cardinals, and Jordan Beck (.277 average, 19 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs, 42 RBIs) and Ezequiel Tovar (15 for 41 with 8 doubles in the last 10 games) for the Rockies.
The Cardinals have a record of 6-4 in their last 10 games, with a batting average of .252 and an ERA of 4.24. The Rockies, on the other hand, have a record of 2-8 in their last 10 games, with a batting average of .280 and an ERA of 10.66.
Both teams have some players dealing with injuries, including Lars Nootbaar (day-to-day, knee) and Brendan Donovan (day-to-day, groin) for the Cardinals, and Thairo Estrada (60-Day IL, hamstring) and Orlando Arcia (10-Day IL, elbow) for the Rockies.
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