St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 24, 2024

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Sep 24, 2024 6:16 AM
The St. Louis Cardinals look to snap their road losing streak as they face the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 8:40 PM. The Rockies, despite holding a mediocre 36-39 home record, will aim to capitalize on the Cardinals' 35-40 road performance. The Cardinals will need to bring their A-game to come out on top in this NL showdown.
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Cardinals vs Rockies starting pitchers

  • Ryan Feltner for Colorado Rockies
  • Michael McGreevy for St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals vs Rockies statistics

Stat Cardinals Rockies
Hits 1296 (13th) 1268 (18th)
Batting Average .245 (13th) .241 (19th)
Runs Batted In 602 (24th) 634 (19th)
Runs 635 (25th) 660 (Tied-18th)
Home Runs 158 (24th) 174 (Tied-15th)
Walks 456 (Tied-20th) 437 (26th)
Stolen Bases 90 (Tied-21st) 83 (24th)
Strikeouts 1264 (22nd) 1553 (2nd)
Pitches 22952 (14th) 22473 (21st)

Colorado Rockies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/22/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L 6-5
9/21/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers W 6-3
9/20/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L 6-4
9/18/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 9-4
9/17/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks W 8-2

St. Louis Cardinals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/22/24 vs Cleveland Guardians W 2-1
9/21/24 vs Cleveland Guardians W 6-5
9/20/24 vs Cleveland Guardians L 5-1
9/19/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 3-2
9/18/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 10-5

Cardinals vs Rockies predictions

As the St. Louis Cardinals gear up to face the Colorado Rockies, it's worth keeping an eye on a few players who are expected to make a significant impact. Nolan Arenado, with his consistent bat, could very well be the cornerstone for the Cardinals’ lineup, contributing crucial runs and potentially some game-changing homers. On the pitching side, Michael McGreevy, despite being relatively new to the majors, has shown promising control and efficiency on the mound. His current season stats suggest a strong performance, likely limiting the Rockies' ability to score. Additionally, power-hitter Paul Goldschmidt is always a threat to go deep, adding that extra layer of challenge for the Rockies' pitchers.

Turning our focus to the Colorado Rockies, Charlie Blackmon remains a reliable contributor, with his ability to get on base and drive in runs being key factors for the Rockies' offense. Meanwhile, Ryan Feltner, despite some challenges this season, will be crucial from the mound. His ability to rack up strikeouts could be pivotal in stifling the Cardinals' hitters. Another player to watch is Michael Toglia, whose power at the plate could provide the Rockies with some much-needed runs to contest the Cardinals, especially in the crucial moments of the game.

Predicting the outcome of this matchup is no easy task, but considering the overall team performance and key player projections, the St. Louis Cardinals seem better positioned to come out on top. Their combination of veteran prowess and promising young talent, especially in critical roles, gives them the edge over the Rockies, who have struggled to find consistency this season. Expect the Cardinals to leverage their experience and slightly better season statistics to end their road skid with a crucial win at Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies injuries

  • Brenton Doyle (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Kris Bryant (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • Lucas Gilbreath (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Tyler Kinley (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Dakota Hudson (SP): 60-Day-IL

St. Louis Cardinals injuries

  • Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Sonny Gray (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL

Cardinals vs Rockies game info

Venue Coors Field
Location Denver, Colorado
First pitch Tue 8:40 PM
Temperature 74°
Chance of Rain 0%

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