The St. Louis Cardinals are set to face off against the San Diego Padres in a highly anticipated matchup. The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. EDT in St. Louis. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as they approach the midway point of the season.
Current Standings and Team Performance
The Cardinals currently hold a record of 40-31, placing them second in the National League Central division. Meanwhile, the Padres stand at 37-35 and are in second place in the National League West division. St. Louis has excelled at home with a 21-16 record, hoping to extend their winning streak to seven games.
Pitching Matchup
In this matchup, Kyle Leahy is expected to start for the Cardinals, boasting a 5-3 record with a 4.64 ERA and 52 strikeouts this season. The Padres have not yet announced their starting pitcher for the game.
Key Statistics
- Cardinals Home Record: 21-16
- Padres Road Record: 18-16
- Cardinals On-Base Percentage: .324 (fifth in NL)
- Padres Team ERA: 3.89 (fourth in NL)
Season Series Overview
This game marks the seventh meeting between the two teams in the current season. The Cardinals lead the season series with a 4-2 advantage over the Padres.
Top Performers
Several players have been standout performers for their teams:
- Alec Burleson (Cardinals): 18 doubles, 13 home runs
- Jordan Walker (Cardinals): .267 average, 12 for 45 with 3 doubles, 3 home runs, 11 RBIs in last 10 games
- Gavin Sheets (Padres): 13 doubles, 11 home runs, 30 RBIs, batting .225
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres): 14 for 43 with 3 doubles, 1 home run in last 10 games
Recent Performance
In their last ten games, the Cardinals have performed well, boasting a 7-3 record with a .275 batting average and a 3.62 ERA. They have outscored their opponents by 21 runs. The Padres, on the other hand, have a 5-5 record with a .223 batting average and a 3.54 ERA, having only outscored their opponents by a single run.
Injury Updates
- Cardinals Injuries:
- Ramon Urias: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Ryan Fernandez: 15-Day IL (back)
- Padres Injuries:
- Luis Campusano: 10-Day IL (toe)
- Freddy Fermin: 7-Day IL (concussion)
- Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (hamstring)
- Nick Pivetta: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Matt Waldron: 15-Day IL (arm)
- Jake Cronenworth: 7-Day IL (concussion)
- German Marquez: 15-Day IL (forearm)
- Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Jeremiah Estrada: 15-Day IL (knee)
- Ramon Laureano: 60-Day IL (hip)
- Bryan Hoeing: 60-Day IL (elbow)
The Cardinals are looking to leverage their home-field advantage and lock in another victory against the Padres, aiming to extend their winning streak and solidify their position in the standings.
