Royals vs Cardinals starting pitchers
Royals vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
750 (Tied-13th) |
744 (16th) |
| Batting Average |
.246 (12th) |
.244 (15th) |
| Runs Batted In |
405 (12th) |
346 (23rd) |
| Runs |
418 (12th) |
369 (23rd) |
| Home Runs |
93 (18th) |
86 (Tied-24th) |
| Walks |
251 (27th) |
267 (Tied-19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
78 (7th) |
55 (Tied-17th) |
| Strikeouts |
636 (28th) |
762 (13th) |
| Pitches |
12802 (26th) |
13402 (9th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/8/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
6-0 |
| 7/7/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
8-3 |
| 7/6/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
14-6 |
| 7/5/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
7-6 F/11 |
| 7/4/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
3-2 F/10 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/7/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
10-1 |
| 7/6/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
3-1 |
| 7/5/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
4-2 |
| 7/4/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
10-8 |
| 7/3/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
4-2 |
Royals vs Cardinals predictions
As the Kansas City Royals gear up for the second game of this enticing doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, all eyes are on the standout shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr. His dynamic performances have been a highlight for the Royals, consistently delivering clutch hits with a batting average soaring at .324. Tonight seems lined up for another promising performance from him, and given his current form, I'm anticipating him to add significantly to his 15 home runs and 61 RBIs. Alongside him, Salvador Perez, with his ever-reliable bat, looks set to drive in crucial runs, potentially altering the game's momentum with his strategic hits and consistent play.
Switching focus to the St. Louis Cardinals, key figures like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt could very well be the catalysts their team needs. Arenado, with an expected performance to match his decisive plate appearances and a knack for making significant contact, could prove vital if the Cards are to hold their ground at Busch Stadium. Then there’s Paul Goldschmidt, whose prowess at the plate could ignite the Cardinals' offense tonight. Known for stepping up when it counts, Goldschmidt’s ability to find gaps in defenses could be just what St. Louis needs to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Given the projected performances and the current energy around both teams, tonight's game promises to be a close contest. However, with the Cardinals playing on their home turf paired with the depth of their lineup, they might just have an edge. Home-field advantage at Busch Stadium has seen the Cardinals pulling off some remarkable wins, and with the crowd behind them, they are slightly tipped to emerge victorious in this matchup. It’s definitely set to be a nail-biter, but the Cardinals might just edge out the Royals in this bout of long-standing rivals.
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Royals vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Wed 7:45 PM |
| Temperature |
92° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
