Cardinals vs Rockies starting pitchers
- Kyle Freeland for Colorado Rockies
- Kyle Gibson for St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals vs Rockies statistics
| Stat |
Cardinals |
Rockies |
| Hits |
1316 (13th) |
1285 (18th) |
| Batting Average |
.246 (13th) |
.241 (18th) |
| Runs Batted In |
614 (24th) |
639 (19th) |
| Runs |
647 (23rd) |
665 (19th) |
| Home Runs |
159 (24th) |
176 (Tied-15th) |
| Walks |
460 (Tied-20th) |
440 (26th) |
| Stolen Bases |
91 (22nd) |
83 (24th) |
| Strikeouts |
1281 (Tied-21st) |
1574 (2nd) |
| Pitches |
23244 (13th) |
22722 (22nd) |
Colorado Rockies recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/25/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
5-2 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
7-3 |
| 9/22/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
6-5 |
| 9/21/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
6-3 |
| 9/20/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
6-4 |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/25/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
5-2 |
| 9/24/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
7-3 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/21/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
6-5 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
5-1 |
Cardinals vs Rockies predictions
As the Cardinals gear up to face the Rockies, all eyes will be on the hot hands of Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. Arenado is expected to maintain his strong batting performance, ideally knocking around three hits in this game, continuing his deep-rooted success at Coors Field. Goldschmidt, a reliable powerhouse, could likely add a homer to his stats, further boosting the Cardinals' potential to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The pitching dynamics also seem promising with Kyle Gibson taking the mound. Given his steady ERA this season, it wouldn't be surprising to see him delivering around five solid innings, keeping the Rockies' bats at bay while resisting their lineup efficiently.
Shifting focus to the Rockies, Brendan Rodgers and Michael Toglia are key players to watch. Rodgers, despite managing a hamstring issue, should still be a critical piece in setting up scoring plays, potentially adding a couple of hits. Toglia, leading the team with 25 homers, might just add another to his tally, especially if he leverages on Gibson's occasional susceptibility to home runs. Colorado's starting pitcher, Kyle Freeland, might find it challenging against a determined Cardinals batting lineup, but expect him to strive for a decent stretch over his innings, fighting to keep the game within reach.
Making a prediction for this matchup is always a thrilling challenge, but considering the Cardinals' current momentum and stronger overall stats, they seem to have the edge over the Rockies. The pitcher matchup favors St. Louis slightly, and coupled with their batting strength, the Cardinals are likely to come out on top in what promises to be an engaging game. Rockies fans will hope for a home-field advantage upset, but the smart money might side with St. Louis continuing their win streak at Coors Field.
Colorado Rockies injuries
- Brendan Rodgers (2B): Day-To-Day
- Kris Bryant (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Lucas Gilbreath (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ryan Feltner (SP): Day-To-Day
- Tyler Kinley (RP): 15-Day-IL
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Luken Baker (1B): paternity
- JoJo Romero (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Sonny Gray (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL
Cardinals vs Rockies game info
| Venue |
Coors Field |
| Location |
Denver, Colorado |
| First pitch |
Thu 3:10 PM |
| Temperature |
87° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
