St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 25, 2024

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Sep 25, 2024 6:15 AM
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 8:40 PM, the St. Louis Cardinals will aim to extend their current win streak as they take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Cardinals, holding a 3-2 lead in the regular season series, will look to build on their momentum against the struggling Rockies, who are 36-40 at home this season.
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Cardinals vs Rockies starting pitchers

  • Austin Gomber for Colorado Rockies
  • Erick Fedde for St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals vs Rockies statistics

Stat Cardinals Rockies
Hits 1307 (13th) 1276 (17th)
Batting Average .246 (13th) .241 (19th)
Runs Batted In 609 (24th) 637 (19th)
Runs 642 (24th) 663 (18th)
Home Runs 159 (Tied-23rd) 175 (16th)
Walks 459 (Tied-20th) 438 (26th)
Stolen Bases 91 (Tied-21st) 83 (24th)
Strikeouts 1274 (22nd) 1563 (2nd)
Pitches 23106 (14th) 22608 (21st)

Colorado Rockies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/24/24 vs St. Louis Cardinals L 7-3
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

St. Louis Cardinals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/24/24 @ Colorado Rockies W 7-3
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

Cardinals vs Rockies predictions

As the St. Louis Cardinals gear up to face the Colorado Rockies, all eyes will be on a few key performers expected to make a significant impact. Nolan Arenado, always a threat with the bat, is projected to swing with precision, likely banking a few critical hits to keep the scoreboard ticking. On the mound, Erick Fedde is anticipated to deliver a solid performance, controlling the game's pace with his knack for strikeouts and maintaining a respectable ERA. Pedro Pages might also step up, adding depth with his batting, potentially driving in crucial runs to secure a formidable position for his team early in the game.

Switching focus to the Colorado Rockies, Brendan Rodgers and Michael Toglia are set to bring their best to the plate. Rodgers, with a consistent batting average, could be a linchpin for setting up scoring opportunities, while Toglia's power could see him sending a few over the fences, giving the Rockies a much-needed surge. Austin Gomber, despite a challenging season, will aim to keep his pitches deceptive and his ERA under control, trying to stifle the Cardinals' hitters and keep the game within reach for his teammates.

Given the momentum and the outlined performances, the Cardinals seem to be in a slightly more favorable position to clinch this showdown. Their combination of seasoned pitching and consistent hitting provides them a balanced edge. However, as always in baseball, the unpredictable can unfold, but sticking with the trends, St. Louis might just extend their winning streak after an intense battle at Coors Field. What do you think, could the Rockies pull off an upset here, or will the Cardinals' strategy prove too strong?

Colorado Rockies injuries

  • Kris Bryant (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • Lucas Gilbreath (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Ryan Feltner (SP): Day-To-Day
  • 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
  • Luken Baker (1B): paternity
  • Sonny Gray (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL

Cardinals vs Rockies game info

Venue Coors Field
Location Denver, Colorado
First pitch Wed 8:40 PM
Temperature 83°
Chance of Rain 0%

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