the teams have played this season.
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. Both teams are looking to secure a win in this tied three-game series.
Pitching Matchup
The Cardinals will send Andre Pallante (0-0) to the mound, while the Rockies have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game. Pallante will be making his major league debut, adding an element of excitement to the matchup.
BetMGM Sportsbook Odds
The Cardinals are favored to win with a -193 line, while the Rockies have odds of +160. The over/under for the game is set at 11 runs.
Team Analysis
The Rockies have struggled this season, with a dismal 25-76 record overall and a 13-38 record at home. However, they have shown some promise when they out-hit their opponents, with a 17-9 record in those games. The Cardinals, on the other hand, have a more balanced record of 52-50 overall and 23-30 on the road. Their hitters have been performing well, with a collective batting average of .253, ranking them fifth in the NL.
Head-to-Head
This will be the third time these two teams face off this season. In their previous two matchups, the Cardinals and Rockies have each secured a win, making this game even more crucial for both teams.
Rockies and Cardinals 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.
Pitching Matchup
The Cardinals will send Andre Pallante (0-0) to the mound, while the Rockies have yet to announce their starting pitcher.
Betting Odds
The BetMGM Sportsbook line has the Cardinals as the favorites at -193, with the Rockies at +160. The over/under for the game is set at 11 runs.
Series Tied 1-1
With the three-game series currently tied at 1-1, both teams will be looking to secure a win in this crucial matchup.
Team Records
The Rockies have struggled this season with a 25-76 overall record and a 13-38 record at home. However, they have a 17-9 record when they out-hit their opponents.
The Cardinals, on the other hand, have a 52-50 overall record and a 23-30 record on the road. Their hitters have been performing well with a collective .253 batting average, ranking fifth in the NL.
Top Performers
For the Rockies, Jordan Beck has been a standout player with 18 doubles, five triples, 11 home runs, and 33 RBIs. Ryan McMahon has also been hot at the plate, going 10 for 37 with two doubles and four home runs in the last 10 games.
On the Cardinals side, Brendan Donovan has been a key player with eight home runs, 35 walks, and 39 RBIs while batting .295. Masyn Winn has also been performing well, going 16 for 42 with four doubles and four RBIs in the 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 record of 3-7 with a .267 batting average and a 5.55 ERA.
Injuries
The Rockies have a few players dealing with injuries, including German Marquez (day-to-day, shoulder), Ryan Ritter (10-Day IL, finger), Thairo Estrada (10-Day IL, thumb), Kris Bryant (60-Day IL, lumbar), and Jeff Criswell (60-Day IL, elbow).
The Cardinals have also been dealing with injuries, with Thomas Saggese (day-to-day, undisclosed), Nolan Gorman (10-Day IL, back), Lars Nootbaar (10-Day IL, ribs), and Zack Thompson (60-Day IL, lat) all sidelined.
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