Nationals vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Sonny Gray for St. Louis Cardinals
- MacKenzie Gore for Washington Nationals
Nationals vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Nationals |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
804 (22nd) |
848 (14th) |
| Batting Average |
.239 (19th) |
.245 (14th) |
| Runs Batted In |
397 (23rd) |
393 (24th) |
| Runs |
423 (21st) |
418 (24th) |
| Home Runs |
85 (Tied-29th) |
103 (22nd) |
| Walks |
290 (24th) |
297 (19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
137 (3rd) |
60 (20th) |
| Strikeouts |
777 (25th) |
858 (14th) |
| Pitches |
14222 (28th) |
15089 (10th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/24/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
5-0 |
| 7/23/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
2-1 |
| 7/22/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
2-1 |
| 7/21/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
6-2 |
| 7/20/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
9-5 |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/25/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
3-0 |
| 7/24/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
12-3 |
| 7/23/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
4-0 |
| 7/21/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
5-2 |
| 7/20/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
5-4 |
Nationals vs Cardinals predictions
Looking at the Washington Nationals lineup, we've got some promising stats shaping up for tonight's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. CJ Abrams, a standout shortstop, is looking especially ready to make an impact. His aggressive baserunning and solid hitting could see him contributing significantly. Keep an eye on Luis Garcia too. His consistency at the plate has been crucial for the Nationals this season and he’s expected to continue that trend. Even with a team that's struggled somewhat offensively, these players show potential to really ignite the lineup under the lights at Busch Stadium.
Switching over to the St. Louis Cardinals, they've got a few aces of their own ready to swing into action. Nolan Arenado has been on a hot streak lately, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him drive in a few crucial runs tonight. His prowess at third base and at bat makes him a dual threat in any game. Additionally, Alec Burleson in right field has shown he's not just there for his fielding abilities; with a batting average hovering around .289 and leading the team in RBIs, he’s poised to add some numbers to his stats this evening.
Considering the overall momentum and player matchups, tonight's game leans towards a better outlook for the St. Louis Cardinals. With Sonny Gray on the mound, who's been throwing a solid season with an ERA significantly better than the league average, they have a strong chance to control the game early on. His performance, combined with the team's slightly superior batting stats, suggests that the Cardinals might just have the edge over the Nationals in this matchup. All things considered, it looks like a potential win for St. Louis if they play to their strengths and keep the pressure on.
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
- Riley O'Brien (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Tekoah Roby (SP): Day-To-Day
- Tommy Edman (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Steven Matz (SP): 60-Day-IL
Washington Nationals injuries
- Josiah Gray (SP): 60-Day-IL
Nationals vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Fri 8:15 PM |
| TV |
Bally Sports MW |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
21% |
