Reds vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Andre Pallante for St. Louis Cardinals
- Rhett Lowder for Cincinnati Reds
Reds vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Reds |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
1112 (26th) |
1199 (13th) |
| Batting Average |
.233 (26th) |
.247 (13th) |
| Runs Batted In |
609 (Tied-14th) |
562 (24th) |
| Runs |
642 (15th) |
592 (24th) |
| Home Runs |
164 (14th) |
147 (Tied-24th) |
| Walks |
442 (Tied-13th) |
417 (22nd) |
| Stolen Bases |
191 (2nd) |
82 (22nd) |
| Strikeouts |
1318 (7th) |
1172 (20th) |
| Pitches |
20857 (19th) |
21154 (16th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
10-4 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/6/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
6-1 |
| 9/4/24 |
@ Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
3-2 F/10 |
| 9/3/24 |
@ Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
7-4 F/12 |
Cincinnati Reds recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
1-0 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
4-0 |
| 9/6/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
6-4 F/10 |
| 9/5/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
W |
1-0 |
Reds vs Cardinals predictions
As the Cincinnati Reds square off against the St. Louis Cardinals, there are a few players to keep an eye on. Elly De La Cruz is expected to bring some serious momentum, given his powerful swings this season. Additionally, Spencer Steer has been quite the RBI machine, and if he can get a few opportunities with runners in scoring position, he's likely to add significantly to his tally. What's also interesting is watching Rhett Lowder on the mound, whose ERA suggests that if he keeps his cool, he could be a game-changer for the Reds.
Turning our attention to the St. Louis Cardinals, all eyes might be on Paul Goldschmidt, who has consistently shown why he's one of the top hitters in the league. His ability to drive in runs and potentially change the course of the game with one swing of the bat could be crucial in this matchup. Another key figure could be Nolan Arenado, known not only for his reliability at third base but also for his knack for timely hitting, which could certainly spark the Cardinals’ offense when needed.
In predicting a winner, this game sets up to be closely contested given the strengths and potential of both teams. The Cardinals, playing at home with key players like Goldschmidt and Arenado poised to make an impact, might have a slight edge. However, the Reds have shown they can pull surprises, especially with rising stars like De La Cruz. That said, leaning on the effectiveness of their key hitters and the home-field advantage, the Cardinals might just edge out a victory in what promises to be an exciting opener to the series.
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Brendan Donovan (LF): Day-To-Day
- Tekoah Roby (SP): Day-To-Day
- Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL
- Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
Cincinnati Reds injuries
- Jonathan India (2B): Day-To-Day
- Hunter Greene (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jeimer Candelario (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Andrew Abbott (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Sam Moll (RP): 15-Day-IL
Reds vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Tue 7:45 PM |
| Temperature |
83° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
