Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for August 21, 2024

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Aug 21, 2024 6:14 AM
The Milwaukee Brewers look to extend their win streak as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 7:45 PM. The Brewers, currently leading the NL Central, aim to build on their 1-0 series lead and improve their 7-1 regular season series record against the Cardinals.
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Brewers vs Cardinals starting pitchers

  • Kyle Gibson for St. Louis Cardinals
  • Tobias Myers for Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers vs Cardinals statistics

Stat Brewers Cardinals
Hits 1071 (11th) 1037 (15th)
Batting Average .254 (8th) .245 (13th)
Runs Batted In 570 (11th) 483 (24th)
Runs 597 (11th) 510 (24th)
Home Runs 133 (19th) 131 (21st)
Walks 458 (3rd) 355 (23rd)
Stolen Bases 160 (3rd) 66 (22nd)
Strikeouts 1094 (12th) 1020 (20th)
Pitches 19044 (4th) 18331 (17th)

St. Louis Cardinals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
8/20/24 vs Milwaukee Brewers L 3-2
8/18/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers L 2-1
8/17/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers W 5-2
8/16/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers L 7-6
8/14/24 @ Cincinnati Reds L 9-2

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
8/20/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals W 3-2
8/18/24 vs Cleveland Guardians W 2-0
8/17/24 vs Cleveland Guardians W 2-1
8/16/24 vs Cleveland Guardians W 5-3
8/15/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers W 6-4

Brewers vs Cardinals predictions

As the Milwaukee Brewers look to extend their current winning streak against the St. Louis Cardinals, the spotlight shines on several Brewers players set for a big game. Willy Adames, with his knack for finding the bases, and Garrett Mitchell, noted for his speed and agility, are both primed to make significant impacts. Meanwhile, Tobias Myers, the starting pitcher with a commendable ERA of 2.81 this season, is expected to harness his reputation for strikeouts and minimal walks, which could be crucial in keeping the Cardinals' bats at bay.

On the Cardinals' side, the lineup has some tricks up its sleeve too. Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, both power hitters, could potentially change the game's momentum with a couple of well-timed swings. Kyle Gibson will take the mound, bringing his experience and a slightly higher ERA, which suggests he might face some challenges against the Brewers' aggressive batting lineup. His performance will be pivotal in containing the Brewers' offensive plays and keeping the game within reach for the Cardinals.

Given the current dynamics and the series lead held by the Brewers, they enter the game with a slight edge. The Brewers' robust lineup and solid pitching from Myers might just be too much for the Cardinals to handle in this matchup. While baseball always has room for surprises, the Brewers are in a strong position to clinch another win, continuing their impressive form in the league. What do you think, could there be an upset in the making, or will the Brewers' winning streak continue smoothly?

St. Louis Cardinals injuries

  • Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Steven Matz (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Tekoah Roby (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Michael Siani (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL

Milwaukee Brewers injuries

  • Rob Zastryzny (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • J.B. Bukauskas (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Oliver Dunn (3B): 60-Day-IL
  • Blake Perkins (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • Hoby Milner (RP): 15-Day-IL

Brewers vs Cardinals game info

Venue Busch Stadium
Location St. Louis, Missouri
First pitch Wed 7:45 PM
TV FS1
Temperature 86°
Chance of Rain 0%

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