Heavy rainfall resulted in the postponement of the Cardinals and Reds game originally scheduled for Friday. Both teams will now compete in a split doubleheader on Saturday, with the first contest set to start at 12:10 PM CT.
Saturday’s Matchup Details
Fans who purchased tickets for Friday’s game can use them for Saturday’s opener. Gates at Great American Ball Park will open at 12:10 PM ET, or 11:10 AM CT.
The second game of the doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 7:15 PM ET (6:15 PM CT). In the first game, Cardinals pitcher André Pallante (4-4, 4.04 ERA) will face the Reds’ Chris Paddack (0-5, 7.07 ERA). The nightcap will feature Kyle Leahy (5-3, 3.94 ERA) opposing Chase Petty (0-0, 4.76 ERA) from Cincinnati.
Cardinals’ Recent Performance
The St. Louis Cardinals hold a record of 28-21 and currently sit 5-2 against the NL Central this season, with all matches coming against the Pirates. They recently celebrated their 14th come-from-behind victory of the season. This win came on Tuesday when Ivan Herrera hit his first career walk-off home run in a 9-6 triumph in extra innings.
Despite recent challenges, including a two-game losing streak against the Pirates, the Cardinals had gone nearly a month without a series loss, accumulating a record of 4-0-2 against various teams, including the Dodgers and Brewers.
Upcoming Matches
- The Cardinals will face the Reds in Cincinnati.
- Next, they will travel to Milwaukee for a three-game series against the Brewers.
- They will return to Busch Stadium for a three-game set against the Cubs from May 29-31.
St. Louis boasts a strong road record this season, standing at 15-8. This performance gives them the best road mark in the NL Central. Only a few other teams, such as the Braves and Dodgers, have more road victories.
Reds’ Struggles in May
Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds started the season strong but have struggled throughout May. They suffered losses in their first eight games of the month and currently have a 6-13 record. Despite winning their last two games against the Phillies, their home performance stands at 13-11.
Notable Player Updates
The Cardinals have promoted infielder Bryan Torres from Triple-A. This 28-year-old athlete is poised to make his MLB debut after a standout performance, hitting .336 with a .454 on-base percentage in 36 games at Memphis this season. He replaces outfielder Nathan Church, who is on the 10-day Injured List due to a left shoulder strain.
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