The St. Louis Cardinals are set to secure a series sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays in an upcoming matchup. This decisive game will take place in St. Louis on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. EDT.
Matchup Overview
In this pivotal third game of the series, the Cardinals enter with a 2-0 lead. The Rays, currently without a win in the series, sit at 0-2. The starting pitchers for this game will be Steven Matz for the Rays and Dustin May for the Cardinals, both looking to make an impact as the season progresses.
Previous Season Performance
- The St. Louis Cardinals finished the previous season with a record of 78-84.
- They recorded 44 wins and 37 losses in home games.
- Last season, the Cardinals averaged 4.3 runs per game while allowing 4.7 runs.
- The Tampa Bay Rays ended the season at 77-85, with 36 wins in away games.
- The Rays scored an average of 4.4 runs per game, conceding 4.2 runs on average.
Injury Updates
Cardinals Injuries
- Hunter Dobbins – 15-Day IL (knee)
- Lars Nootbaar – 60-Day IL (heels)
Rays Injuries
- Steven Wilson – 60-Day IL (back)
- Edwin Uceta – 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Gavin Lux – 10-Day IL (shoulder)
- Ryan Pepiot – 15-Day IL (hip)
- Manuel Rodriguez – 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Taylor Walls – 10-Day IL (oblique)
As both teams take the field, the Cardinals will aim to maintain their momentum and achieve a sweep against the Rays. Fans can expect an exciting game filled with anticipation for a decisive and competitive performance from both sides.
