Reds vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Sonny Gray for St. Louis Cardinals
- Jakob Junis for Cincinnati Reds
Reds vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Reds |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
1124 (27th) |
1213 (13th) |
| Batting Average |
.232 (26th) |
.246 (12th) |
| Runs Batted In |
613 (15th) |
564 (26th) |
| Runs |
646 (15th) |
594 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
164 (14th) |
148 (Tied-24th) |
| Walks |
449 (Tied-12th) |
422 (22nd) |
| Stolen Bases |
197 (2nd) |
84 (Tied-21st) |
| Strikeouts |
1339 (7th) |
1191 (20th) |
| Pitches |
21131 (19th) |
21440 (15th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
L |
3-0 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
10-4 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/6/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
6-1 |
Cincinnati Reds recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
3-0 |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
1-0 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
4-0 |
Reds vs Cardinals predictions
When the Cincinnati Reds take the field against the St. Louis Cardinals, all eyes will likely be on their standout shortstop Elly De La Cruz. He has been swinging a hot bat and I'm expecting him to make a significant impact in this upcoming series finale. De La Cruz, known for his power and speed, should be a pivotal player in generating runs for the Reds. Also, keep an eye out for Spencer Steer, who has been clutch with runners in scoring position. His ability to drive in crucial runs could very well tilt the scales in Cincinnati's favor.
Similarly, for the St. Louis Cardinals, Paul Goldschmidt's presence at the plate is always a major advantage. His consistent hitting and ability to knock in runs have been instrumental for the Cardinals this season. Goldschmidt alongside Nolan Arenado, who is another key player with his knack for timely hits and stellar defense, should play crucial roles. They're the kind of players who not only elevate their game in crucial times but also inspire their teammates to elevate theirs.
Considering the matchups and the importance of this game in the series, it looks like this could be a closely contested battle. The Cardinals might have a slight edge due to their experienced lineup and the pitching prowess of Sonny Gray, who has been outstanding on the mound this season. But baseball is unpredictable and if De La Cruz and Steer can capitalize on any mistakes, they might just steer the Reds to a surprise victory. Nonetheless, my gut tells me it's the Cardinals who'll likely clinch this one at Busch Stadium, delivering a thrilling end to this riveting series.
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL
- Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Keynan Middleton (RP): 60-Day-IL
Cincinnati Reds injuries
- Hunter Greene (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jeimer Candelario (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Andrew Abbott (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Sam Moll (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Nick Martini (RF): 60-Day-IL
Reds vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Thu 1:15 PM |
| Temperature |
77° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
