Cleveland Guardians vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 21, 2024

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Sep 21, 2024 6:14 AM
The Cleveland Guardians, riding a four-game road win streak, look to extend their momentum as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 7:15 PM. The Guardians, who lead the American League Central with a 90-65 record, aim to build on their 1-0 series lead against the .500 Cardinals.
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Guardians vs Cardinals starting pitchers

  • Miles Mikolas for St. Louis Cardinals
  • Matthew Boyd for Cleveland Guardians

Guardians vs Cardinals statistics

Stat Guardians Cardinals
Hits 1221 (23rd) 1284 (13th)
Batting Average .238 (20th) .246 (13th)
Runs Batted In 648 (15th) 596 (Tied-24th)
Runs 686 (Tied-14th) 627 (25th)
Home Runs 178 (Tied-12th) 156 (Tied-23rd)
Walks 453 (20th) 449 (21st)
Stolen Bases 144 (5th) 90 (Tied-20th)
Strikeouts 1150 (27th) 1250 (22nd)
Pitches 21971 (25th) 22675 (14th)

St. Louis Cardinals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/20/24 vs Cleveland Guardians L 5-1
9/19/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 3-2
9/18/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 10-5
9/17/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 3-1
9/16/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 4-0

Cleveland Guardians recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/20/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals W 5-1
9/19/24 vs Minnesota Twins W 3-2 F/10
9/18/24 vs Minnesota Twins W 5-4 F/10
9/17/24 vs Minnesota Twins L 4-1
9/16/24 vs Minnesota Twins W 4-3

Guardians vs Cardinals predictions

As the Cleveland Guardians gear up to face the St. Louis Cardinals, there are a few players you'll want to keep an eye on. Jose Ramirez, always a standout, looks poised to add some serious firepower to the game with potential for multiple hits and RBI. His ability to turn the game with a single swing is something the Cardinals' pitchers will be wary of. Another Guardian to watch is Steven Kwan, who, despite a stint on the IL, remains a formidable presence at the plate, likely to get on base and cause trouble with his speed.

Turning our gaze to the St. Louis Cardinals, Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt are anticipated to be pivotal in their lineup. Arenado's knack for clutch hitting could see him delivering key RBIs, and Goldschmidt, with his consistent bat, might just break through the Guardians' pitching with a couple of critical hits. Both players bring not just skill but seasoned leadership to the ballpark, qualities that could tilt the game in favor of St. Louis if they perform as expected.

Taking into account the momentum of both teams and considering the consistency of the Cleveland Guardians on their current streak, they seem slightly more poised to clinch this game. However, baseball is famously unpredictable, and if Arenado and Goldschmidt catch fire early, they could very well swing the outcome in a thrilling fashion. More than anything, it's shaping up to be a tight contest that could go either way, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

St. Louis Cardinals injuries

  • Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Sonny Gray (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL

Cleveland Guardians injuries

  • James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Petey Halpin (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Cobb (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Steven Kwan (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Trevor Stephan (RP): 60-Day-IL

Guardians vs Cardinals game info

Venue Busch Stadium
Location St. Louis, Missouri
First pitch Sat 7:15 PM
Temperature 85°
Chance of Rain 47%

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