Guardians vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Andre Pallante for St. Louis Cardinals
- Gavin Williams for Cleveland Guardians
Guardians vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Guardians |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
1231 (23rd) |
1292 (13th) |
| Batting Average |
.239 (20th) |
.246 (13th) |
| Runs Batted In |
653 (15th) |
601 (24th) |
| Runs |
691 (15th) |
633 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
180 (12th) |
158 (23rd) |
| Walks |
454 (20th) |
452 (21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
145 (5th) |
90 (21st) |
| Strikeouts |
1159 (27th) |
1260 (21st) |
| Pitches |
22107 (25th) |
22832 (12th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/21/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
6-5 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
5-1 |
| 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 |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/21/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
6-5 |
| 9/20/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
5-1 |
| 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 |
Guardians vs Cardinals predictions
As the Cleveland Guardians get set to lock horns with the St. Louis Cardinals, eyes will be on several key players whose performances could tilt the scales. Jose Ramirez, one of MLB's standout third basemen this season, looks poised to add some serious firepower. With an impressive track record of 37 home runs and 112 RBIs, Ramirez’s presence in the lineup is always menacing. On the mound, Gavin Williams will be a pivotal figure. Despite some challenges this season, Williams, with the right rhythm, might just navigate his team through the innings with fewer runs allowed than usual.
On the flip side, St. Louis Cardinals have their own aces to bank on. Nolan Arenado, always a threat at the plate, will be crucial for injecting some offensive energy with his capability to drive in runs and hit with precision. Meanwhile, Paul Goldschmidt, with a batting average that speaks volumes of his consistency, could very well be the game-changer. On the pitching front, Andre Pallante, who’s been relatively solid with an ERA of 3.87 this season, will be counted on to keep the Guardians’ hitters at bay, maintaining control and minimizing walks.
In prediction terms, this matchup is shaping up to be a close contest. Both teams have strong aspects and potential vulnerabilities that could be exposed. However, given the Cardinals' slightly more consistent pitching from Pallante and their ability to leverage home advantage, they might have a slight edge. The Guardians have the firepower, but consistency in their game execution will be key. As such, I’m leaning towards a Cardinals win in a tightly contested game – it should be a fascinating watch!
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
- Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Sonny Gray (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Willson Contreras (C): 10-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 |
Sun 2:15 PM |
| Temperature |
79° |
| Chance of Rain |
34% |
