The St. Louis Cardinals are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers in a crucial series, starting Monday at 7:45 p.m. EDT. This three-game matchup takes place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Cardinals currently hold a record of 20 wins and 14 losses, placing them third in the National League Central. In contrast, the Brewers sit in fourth place with an 18-15 overall record.
Match Details
- Date: Monday
- Time: 7:45 p.m. EDT
- Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
- Line: Brewers -115, Cardinals -105
- Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Pitching Probables
- Brewers: Chad Patrick (2-1, 2.57 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)
- Cardinals: Kyle Leahy (3-3, 5.52 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)
Team Performance Overview
The Cardinals have split their home games, holding a 9-9 record at Busch Stadium. They rank fourth in Major League Baseball with a total of 44 home runs, averaging 1.3 home runs per game. The Brewers show a respectable 8-7 record in away games, boasting strong performance metrics; they have a 12-3 record when recording eight or more hits in a game.
Recent Performances
- Cardinals Last 10 Games: 6 wins, 4 losses; .267 batting average; 4.00 ERA; outscored opponents by 11 runs
- Brewers Last 10 Games: 5 wins, 5 losses; .243 batting average; 2.73 ERA; outscored opponents by 21 runs
Top Players to Watch
- Alec Burleson (Cardinals): Hitting .279 with 9 doubles, 5 home runs, and 28 RBIs
- Jordan Walker (Cardinals): 13 for 38 with 2 doubles and 2 home runs in the last 10 games
- Brice Turang (Brewers): Leading with a .291 average; includes 8 doubles and 4 home runs
- William Contreras (Brewers): 13 for 42 with a home run and 9 RBIs in the last 10 games
Injury Reports
Cardinals
- Matt Pushard: 15-Day IL (knee)
- Lars Nootbaar: 60-Day IL (heels)
Brewers
- Brice Turang: Day-to-day (undisclosed)
- Jacob Misiorowski: Day-to-day (hamstring)
- Christian Yelich: 10-Day IL (groin)
- Multiple players on IL, including Brandon Woodruff and Akil Baddoo
This series promises exciting baseball as both teams look to strengthen their standings in the NL Central. The introduction of fresh pitching matchups and standout players will be crucial in determining the outcome.
