Guardians vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Kyle Gibson for St. Louis Cardinals
- Ben Lively for Cleveland Guardians
Guardians vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Guardians |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
1213 (23rd) |
1277 (13th) |
| Batting Average |
.238 (20th) |
.246 (13th) |
| Runs Batted In |
643 (15th) |
595 (23rd) |
| Runs |
681 (14th) |
626 (24th) |
| Home Runs |
175 (13th) |
156 (Tied-23rd) |
| Walks |
449 (20th) |
446 (21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
143 (5th) |
90 (20th) |
| Strikeouts |
1147 (26th) |
1245 (22nd) |
| Pitches |
21848 (25th) |
22547 (12th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/19/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
3-2 |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
10-5 |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/16/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
4-0 |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
3-2 |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/19/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
3-2 F/10 |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
5-4 F/10 |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
4-1 |
| 9/16/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/15/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
2-0 |
Guardians vs Cardinals predictions
As the Cleveland Guardians get ready to face the St. Louis Cardinals, all eyes will likely be on Jose Ramirez, who's been a standout this season with 35 homers and an impressive 107 RBIs. Ramirez's consistency at the plate might just be the edge the Guardians need, especially with Will Brennan expected to contribute significantly with his speed and ability to get on base effectively. On the mound, Ben Lively's decent ERA of 3.87 suggests that he'll be a key factor in keeping the Cardinals' hitters at bay, providing stability and depth to the Guardians' pitching rotation.
Switching gears to the St. Louis Cardinals, Brendan Donovan, coming off a thrilling 4-hit game, seems primed to keep his momentum rolling. His ability to find gaps in the defense could play a pivotal role in the Cardinals' strategy. Meanwhile, Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt are expected to bring power and precision, crucial for driving in runs and putting pressure on the Guardians' pitchers. Speaking of pitching, Kyle Gibson will need to harness his strikeout ability and minimize walks to keep the Guardians' lineup in check.
Coming into this matchup, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation, and it feels like a closely contested battle is on the horizon. Given the tough pitching matchup and the offensive firepower on both sides, predicting a winner isn't straightforward. However, the Cardinals might have a slight edge playing at home at Busch Stadium, coupled with the momentum from Donovan's recent performance. As long as their pitchers manage to keep the Guardians' hitters in control, the Cardinals could very well walk away with a hard-fought victory.
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
- Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL
- Keynan Middleton (RP): 60-Day-IL
Cleveland Guardians injuries
- James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Petey Halpin (CF): Day-To-Day
- Alex Cobb (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Steven Kwan (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Trevor Stephan (RP): 60-Day-IL
Guardians vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Fri 8:15 PM |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
