Cubs vs Cardinals starting pitchers
Cubs vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Cubs |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
725 (Tied-23rd) |
761 (16th) |
| Batting Average |
.232 (23rd) |
.244 (15th) |
| Runs Batted In |
371 (19th) |
355 (Tied-24th) |
| Runs |
395 (Tied-17th) |
378 (23rd) |
| Home Runs |
91 (24th) |
90 (25th) |
| Walks |
321 (4th) |
269 (21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
77 (Tied-9th) |
55 (Tied-18th) |
| Strikeouts |
838 (8th) |
780 (14th) |
| Pitches |
13854 (9th) |
13697 (13th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/12/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
5-1 |
| 7/10/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
8-5 |
| 7/10/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
6-4 |
| 7/8/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
6-0 |
| 7/7/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
8-3 |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/12/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
5-1 |
| 7/11/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
8-0 |
| 7/10/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
4-0 |
| 7/9/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
9-2 |
| 7/7/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
5-0 |
Cubs vs Cardinals predictions
It looks like the Chicago Cubs have some promising projections going into today's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Michael Busch, who has been a steady presence at first base, is expected to continue his reliable batting, perhaps adding a few crucial hits and contributing to the Cubs' run tally. Meanwhile, Christopher Morel, with 16 homers already under his belt, could very well increase that count in today's game. It's also worth keeping an eye on Ian Happ, who has consistently driven in runs this season and might play a key role in clutch moments if he meets expectations to replicate or improve upon his stats.
On the flip side, the St. Louis Cardinals have their own set of players projected to shine. Nolan Arenado, known for his stellar defense and solid batting, might add a few more RBIs to his count. Alec Burleson, another name to watch, could contribute significantly given his knack for getting on base. And let's not overlook Nolan Gorman, who leads the team in home runs; a swing from his bat could easily shift the dynamics of the game if he lives up to the anticipated performance.
When it comes down to predicting the winner for this matchup, the finer details and individual player performances will tip the scale. Both teams have their strengths and star players who can change the game's outcome. However, considering the overall setup and momentum, I might lean slightly towards the St. Louis Cardinals pulling off a win, especially with the home field advantage at Busch Stadium and the depth in their batting lineup that might just outpace the Cubs' efforts today.
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Cubs vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Sat 2:15 PM |
| Temperature |
90° |
| Chance of Rain |
8% |
