Cardinals vs Blue Jays starting pitchers
- Yariel Rodriguez for Toronto Blue Jays
- Miles Mikolas for St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals vs Blue Jays statistics
| Stat |
Cardinals |
Blue Jays |
| Hits |
1238 (13th) |
1208 (16th) |
| Batting Average |
.246 (13th) |
.242 (15th) |
| Runs Batted In |
574 (26th) |
603 (Tied-18th) |
| Runs |
605 (25th) |
632 (17th) |
| Home Runs |
152 (Tied-23rd) |
149 (25th) |
| Walks |
429 (21st) |
467 (10th) |
| Stolen Bases |
85 (Tied-21st) |
67 (27th) |
| Strikeouts |
1209 (20th) |
1132 (25th) |
| Pitches |
21865 (12th) |
21628 (18th) |
Toronto Blue Jays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/14/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
7-2 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
4-3 F/11 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
6-2 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
6-2 |
| 9/9/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
3-2 |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
7-2 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
4-3 F/11 |
| 9/12/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
6-1 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
L |
3-0 |
Cardinals vs Blue Jays predictions
As the St. Louis Cardinals gear up to face the Toronto Blue Jays, all eyes will inevitably be on players like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, who have been pivotal this season. Arenado, known for his solid batting and clutch performances, is likely to rack up hits and play a key role in driving in runs, while Goldschmidt's power at the plate might just see him smashing a few critical home runs. With Miles Mikolas taking the mound, despite some struggles, he's expected to dial in and possibly turn in a stronger performance to keep the Cardinals competitive.
On the flip side, the Toronto Blue Jays have their own set of aces, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leading the charge. Guerrero’s impressive batting average and ability to drive home runs make him a constant threat, and he's likely to be a thorn in the side of the Cardinals' pitching staff. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on George Springer, whose ability to get on base and score runs could be crucial in tight situations. Yariel Rodriguez, despite being less experienced, might harness this high-stakes atmosphere to deliver a surprise performance that could sway the game in favor of the Blue Jays.
Drawing on these projections, the game is shaping up to be a close battle. However, considering the solid performance statistics from key players and the potential for impactful pitching, the Toronto Blue Jays might just have the edge in this match-up. With the crowd at Rogers Centre behind them and a streak to potentially extend, Toronto seems poised to sweep this series. But, as always in baseball, we could be in for some surprises!
Toronto Blue Jays injuries
- Joey Loperfido (LF): Day-To-Day
- Leo Jimenez (SS): Day-To-Day
- Payton Henry (C): Day-To-Day
- Bo Bichette (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Jordan Romano (RP): 60-Day-IL
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
- Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL
- Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Keynan Middleton (RP): 60-Day-IL
Cardinals vs Blue Jays game info
| Venue |
Rogers Centre |
| Location |
Toronto, Ontario |
| First pitch |
Sun 1:37 PM |
