Cardinals vs Reds starting pitchers
- Emilio Pagan for Cincinnati Reds
- Kyle Gibson for St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals vs Reds statistics
| Stat |
Cardinals |
Reds |
| Hits |
998 (14th) |
904 (28th) |
| Batting Average |
.245 (13th) |
.230 (28th) |
| Runs Batted In |
467 (25th) |
505 (15th) |
| Runs |
494 (Tied-23rd) |
534 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
123 (23rd) |
141 (Tied-11th) |
| Walks |
343 (22nd) |
361 (Tied-16th) |
| Stolen Bases |
65 (22nd) |
168 (1st) |
| Strikeouts |
993 (19th) |
1082 (Tied-7th) |
| Pitches |
17650 (12th) |
17130 (24th) |
Cincinnati Reds recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/13/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
4-1 |
| 8/12/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
6-1 |
| 8/11/24 |
@ Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
4-3 |
| 8/10/24 |
@ Milwaukee Brewers |
L |
1-0 |
| 8/9/24 |
@ Milwaukee Brewers |
L |
8-3 |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/13/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
L |
4-1 |
| 8/12/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
L |
6-1 |
| 8/10/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
8-3 |
| 8/9/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
8-5 |
| 8/8/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
6-4 |
Cardinals vs Reds predictions
The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to right the ship against the Cincinnati Reds and they'll be counting significantly on some key players. Nolan Arenado, with his knack for getting on base and driving in crucial runs, seems poised for a solid performance. Keep an eye on Alec Burleson too, who has been swinging a hot bat with a team-leading 20 homers. The Cardinals will also need Kyle Gibson to channel his pitching prowess to keep the game within their control, especially given his decent ERA and strikeout numbers this season.
Over at the Cincinnati Reds' camp, things are looking interesting with Elly De La Cruz showing great potential at shortstop. His ability to contribute across the board—average, power, and speed—makes him a player to watch in this matchup. Then there's Spencer Steer, leading the team with 75 RBIs, who could be crucial in clutch situations. On the mound, Emilio Pagan will need to leverage his experience to manage the Cardinals' lineup effectively, despite some challenges in his stats this season.
Given the dynamics and recent form of both teams, this game could really go either way. However, the Reds have shown a slight edge in team performance and strategic base-stealing, which could prove pivotal in close innings. While the Cardinals have dependable talent that can certainly impact any game, the momentum might just favor the Reds at their home park. It's shaping up to be a close contest, but Cincinnati might just have the slight upper hand in this encounter.
Cincinnati Reds injuries
- Brent Suter (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Brandon Williamson (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Matt McLain (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Austin Wynns (C): 10-Day-IL
- Nick Martini (RF): 60-Day-IL
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Tekoah Roby (SP): Day-To-Day
- Matt Carpenter (DH): 10-Day-IL
- Steven Matz (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Siani (CF): 10-Day-IL
Cardinals vs Reds game info
| Venue |
Great American Ball Park |
| Location |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Wed 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
87° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
