New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for August 5, 2024

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Aug 5, 2024 6:10 AM
On Monday, August 5, 2024, the New York Mets (58-53) visit the St. Louis Cardinals (57-55) at Busch Stadium for a makeup game from May 8. The Mets hold a slim 3-2 edge in the regular season series, and they'll look to capitalize on their 28-24 road record against the Cardinals' 29-25 home mark. First pitch is set for 5:15 PM.
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Mets vs Cardinals starting pitchers

  • Andre Pallante for St. Louis Cardinals
  • Sean Manaea for New York Mets

Mets vs Cardinals statistics

Stat Mets Cardinals
Hits 950 (11th) 933 (13th)
Batting Average .249 (12th) .245 (13th)
Runs Batted In 517 (Tied-7th) 442 (24th)
Runs 537 (8th) 468 (Tied-21st)
Home Runs 142 (5th) 116 (20th)
Walks 362 (10th) 321 (23rd)
Stolen Bases 81 (12th) 62 (22nd)
Strikeouts 922 (20th) 928 (18th)
Pitches 16600 (11th) 16547 (12th)

St. Louis Cardinals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
8/4/24 @ Chicago Cubs L 6-2
8/3/24 @ Chicago Cubs W 5-4
8/2/24 @ Chicago Cubs L 6-3
8/1/24 @ Chicago Cubs L 5-4
7/31/24 vs Texas Rangers W 10-1

New York Mets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
8/4/24 @ Los Angeles Angels L 3-2
8/3/24 @ Los Angeles Angels L 5-4
8/2/24 @ Los Angeles Angels W 5-1
7/31/24 vs Minnesota Twins L 8-3
7/30/24 vs Minnesota Twins W 2-0

Mets vs Cardinals predictions

The New York Mets are coming into this upcoming game with solid projections for several key players. Pete Alonso, known for his consistent power, is expected to perform well with an estimated .494 runs and potentially adding another home run to his tally. Another Met to watch is Francisco Lindor, whose projections suggest a likely .571 runs, signaling a potential for creating pivotal plays. On the pitching side, Sean Manaea looks set to continue his strong season, projecting to have over five strikeouts and maintaining a competitive edge through his control on the mound.

Switching gears to the St. Louis Cardinals, Nolan Arenado looks to be a driving force in their lineup with an expectation of .477 runs and maintaining a robust on-base presence with hits likely topping one per game. Another exciting projection is for Tommy Pham, whose blend of speed and skill might contribute significantly, with a predicted .517 runs and an ability to link plays effectively. From the mound, Andre Pallante’s game will be crucial; though his ERA and WHIP this season suggest some challenges, he's projected to sustain decent innings and strive for control against Mets' hitters.

Considering both teams' strengths and projections for key players, this matchup seems tipped slightly in favor of the New York Mets. Their blend of strong offensive capabilities matched with Sean Manaea’s formidable presence on the mound gives them a slight edge. Furthermore, Mets' balanced performance both on the road and at home this season might just tilt the scales, making them the likely winners in this closely contested game.

St. Louis Cardinals injuries

  • Riley O'Brien (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Tekoah Roby (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Steven Matz (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Michael Siani (CF): 10-Day-IL

New York Mets injuries

  • Reed Garrett (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Sean Reid-Foley (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Dedniel Nunez (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Kyle Crick (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Robert Dominguez (SP): Day-To-Day

Mets vs Cardinals game info

Venue Busch Stadium
Location St. Louis, Missouri
First pitch Mon 5:15 PM
Temperature 96°
Chance of Rain 0%

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