Cardinals vs Cubs starting pitchers
- Justin Steele for Chicago Cubs
- Miles Mikolas for St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals vs Cubs statistics
| Stat |
Cardinals |
Cubs |
| Hits |
929 (13th) |
879 (21st) |
| Batting Average |
.246 (13th) |
.233 (24th) |
| Runs Batted In |
440 (24th) |
445 (Tied-20th) |
| Runs |
466 (22nd) |
472 (18th) |
| Home Runs |
115 (19th) |
113 (Tied-22nd) |
| Walks |
319 (23rd) |
369 (6th) |
| Stolen Bases |
62 (Tied-21st) |
93 (Tied-8th) |
| Strikeouts |
922 (18th) |
985 (Tied-9th) |
| Pitches |
16428 (12th) |
16600 (6th) |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/3/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
5-4 |
| 8/2/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
6-3 |
| 8/1/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
5-4 |
| 7/31/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
W |
13-4 |
| 7/30/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
L |
6-3 |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 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 |
| 7/30/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
W |
8-1 |
Cardinals vs Cubs predictions
As the St. Louis Cardinals gear up to face the Chicago Cubs, all eyes are on some key players who could greatly influence the game's outcome. Nolan Arenado, known for his solid batting, is projected to make significant contributions at the plate. With an impressive ability to get on base coupled with his knack for driving in crucial runs, Arenado is expected to be a central figure in this matchup. Additionally, Miles Mikolas, although having a challenging season, is anticipated to put in a decent number of innings, aiming to keep the Cubs' hitters in check. His performance on the mound will be pivotal for the Cardinals' chances in this game.
On the flip side, the Chicago Cubs have their own set of aces ready to make an impact. Justin Steele is likely to take the lead as the starting pitcher, bringing his commendable ERA and solid WHIP into play, which suggests he could provide a strong start for the Cubs. Meanwhile, hitters like Ian Happ and Cody Bellinger could potentially ignite the scoreboard. Happ, with his consistent ability to drive in runs and hit homers, combined with Bellinger's knack for getting on base, could spell trouble for the Cardinals' pitching staff.
Given the current form and the crucial players stepping up for both sides, this game is shaping up to be a nail-biter. However, considering the consistent performances and depth in pitching and batting for both teams over the season, the Chicago Cubs might just have a slight edge, especially with the home-field advantage at Wrigley Field. Expect a closely contested game, but the Cubs could potentially clinch this one, keeping the series highly competitive and exciting.
Chicago Cubs injuries
- Hayden Wesneski (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Keegan Thompson (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ben Brown (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Jordan Wicks (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Tomas Nido (C): 10-Day-IL
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Michael Siani (CF): Day-To-Day
- 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
Cardinals vs Cubs game info
| Venue |
Wrigley Field |
| Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
| First pitch |
Sun 7:00 PM |
| TV |
ESPN |
| Temperature |
84° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
