Cardinals vs Astros starting pitchers
- Ronel Blanco for Houston Astros
- Miles Mikolas for St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals vs Astros statistics
| Stat |
Cardinals |
Astros |
| Hits |
464 (Tied-22nd) |
549 (2nd) |
| Batting Average |
.234 (20th) |
.259 (2nd) |
| Runs Batted In |
217 (Tied-28th) |
264 (10th) |
| Runs |
230 (28th) |
275 (10th) |
| Home Runs |
58 (19th) |
78 (3rd) |
| Walks |
193 (Tied-13th) |
185 (20th) |
| Stolen Bases |
31 (Tied-23rd) |
42 (Tied-12th) |
| Strikeouts |
507 (16th) |
423 (30th) |
| Pitches |
8776 (19th) |
8740 (20th) |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/4/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
8-5 |
| 6/3/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
7-4 |
| 6/2/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
4-3 |
| 6/1/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
5-2 |
| 5/31/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
6-1 |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/4/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
L |
8-5 |
| 6/3/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
L |
7-4 |
| 6/2/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
W |
5-4 F/10 |
| 6/1/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
6-1 |
| 5/31/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
4-2 |
Cardinals vs Astros predictions
Looking ahead at the upcoming game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros, it seems like some key players on the Cardinals could really make an impact. Nolan Arenado, always a standout, looks poised to contribute heavily in this game. His ability to hit crucial home runs could turn the tide for the team. Meanwhile, Paul Goldschmidt, known for his consistency at the plate, might not only secure hits but also drive in some critical runs. Their performance, along with that of young Masyn Winn, who's been quite the revelation with his batting average, will be crucial for the Cardinals if they are to pull off a win here.
On the flip side, the Houston Astros have their own set of heavy hitters who are likely to shine brightly in this matchup. You've got Jose Altuve, whose knack for getting on base and scoring runs is almost legendary. Then there’s Yordan Alvarez, who could be that game-changing player with his powerful slugging abilities. Both have been instrumental this season and show no sign of slowing down, making them players to watch out for. Even with Kyle Tucker day-to-day, the depth in the Astros' lineup, including contributions from the likes of Jeremy Pena, ensures they remain formidable opponents.
Given the current form and the home advantage, Houston Astros seem to have the upper hand in this series. The sheer depth of their batting and strong performances from their pitchers, particularly Ronel Blanco with his commendable ERA and WHIP, likely give them the edge over the Cardinals. While St. Louis has fighters who can turn the game around on their good day, the consistency and the statistical advantage, particularly in hitting and runs, favor Houston. Expect it to be a close, thrilling game, but the Astros might just have what it takes to continue their lead in the series.
Houston Astros injuries
- Alex Bregman (3B): Day-To-Day
- Kyle Tucker (RF): Day-To-Day
- Miguel Palma (C): Day-To-Day
- Dixon Machado (SS): Day-To-Day
- Zach Daniels (RF): Day-To-Day
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Tekoah Roby (SP): Day-To-Day
- Giovanny Gallegos (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Nick Robertson (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Steven Matz (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Riley O'Brien (RP): 60-Day-IL
Cardinals vs Astros game info
| Venue |
Minute Maid Park |
| Location |
Houston, Texas |
| First pitch |
Wed 2:10 PM |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
