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St. Louis Cardinals Face Off Against Colorado Rockies in Crucial Matchup
The St. Louis Cardinals (52-50) are set to take on the struggling Colorado Rockies (25-76) in a pivotal game on Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. EDT in Denver. With both teams fighting for a spot in the playoffs, this game is a must-win for both sides.
Cardinals and Rockies Battle for Playoff Spot
The Cardinals currently sit in fourth place in the NL Central, while the Rockies are in last place in the NL West. However, both teams are still in the hunt for a playoff spot and every game counts.
Pitching Matchup: Pallante vs. Gordon
The Cardinals will send Andre Pallante (5-6, 4.71 ERA) to the mound, while the Rockies will counter with Tanner Gordon (1-2, 4.24 ERA). Both pitchers will be looking to lead their teams to victory and improve their personal records.
BetMGM Sportsbook Line
According to the BetMGM Sportsbook, the Cardinals are favored to win with a line of -193, while the Rockies are the underdogs with a line of +160. The over/under for the game is set at 11 runs.
Series Tied 1-1
The Cardinals and Rockies have split the first two games of the series, making this third game even more crucial. Both teams will be looking to take the lead and secure a series win.
Rockies Struggle at Home
The Rockies have had a tough season, especially at home where they have a record of 13-38. However, they have shown resilience in one-run games with a record of 17-9.
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St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies Face Off in Crucial Matchup
The St. Louis Cardinals (52-50, fourth in the NL Central) will take on the struggling Colorado Rockies (25-76, fifth in the NL West) in a crucial game on Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. EDT in Denver. With both teams vying for a win, this matchup is sure to be an intense battle.
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Pitching Matchup
The Cardinals will send Andre Pallante (5-6, 4.71 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 67 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Rockies will counter with Tanner Gordon (1-2, 4.24 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 10 strikeouts). Both pitchers will be looking to lead their teams to victory in this crucial game.
Betting Odds
The Cardinals are currently favored with a -193 line, while the Rockies have odds of +160. The over/under for this game is set at 11 runs, so expect plenty of action on both sides of the plate.
Series Tied 1-1
This game marks the third time these two teams have met this season, with the series currently tied 1-1. The Rockies have struggled overall this season with a 25-76 record, but they have a 17-9 record when they out-hit their opponents. The Cardinals, on the other hand, have a solid 52-50 record and will be looking to improve their 23-30 record on the road.
Players to Watch
For the Rockies, keep an eye on Jordan Beck, who has 18 doubles, five triples, 11 home runs, and 33 RBIs this season. Ryan McMahon has also been hot at the plate, going 10 for 37 with two doubles and four home runs in his last 10 games.
On the Cardinals’ side, Brendan Donovan has been a standout player with eight home runs, 35 walks, and 39 RBIs while batting .295. Masyn Winn has also been on a hot streak, going 16 for 42 with four doubles and four RBIs in his last 10 games.
Last 10 Games
The Rockies have a record of 4-6 in their last 10 games, with a .260 batting average and a 5.65 ERA. The Cardinals have a slightly better record of 3-7, with a .267 batting average and a 5.55 ERA. Both teams will be looking to turn things around in this crucial matchup.
Injuries
The Rockies have a few players dealing with injuries, including German Marquez (day-to-day with a shoulder injury), Ryan Ritter (on the 10-day IL with a finger injury), Thairo Estrada (on the 10-day IL with a thumb injury), Kris Bryant (on the 60-day IL with a lumbar injury), and Jeff Criswell (on the 60-day IL with an elbow injury).
The Cardinals also have some players on the injured list, including Thomas Saggese (day-to-day with an undisclosed injury), Nolan Gorman (on the 10-day IL with a back injury), Lars Nootbaar (on the 10-day IL with rib injuries), and Zack Thompson (on the 60-day IL with a lat injury).
Don’t miss out on this crucial matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies. Tune in on Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. EDT to see which team will come out on top.
