St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 2, 2024

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Jun 2, 2024 8:35 AM
The St. Louis Cardinals face an uphill battle as they take on the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The Phillies, who lead the series 2-0, have been dominant at home with a 24-8 record, while the Cardinals have struggled on the road with a 14-17 mark. Can the Cardinals even the series, or will the Phillies continue their winning ways?
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Cardinals vs Phillies starting pitchers

  • Taijuan Walker for Philadelphia Phillies
  • Lance Lynn for St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals vs Phillies statistics

Stat Cardinals Phillies
Hits 431 (26th) 507 (5th)
Batting Average .235 (19th) .258 (4th)
Runs Batted In 202 (29th) 288 (1st)
Runs 215 (29th) 303 (1st)
Home Runs 50 (Tied-24th) 67 (7th)
Walks 182 (14th) 215 (3rd)
Stolen Bases 29 (Tied-25th) 67 (4th)
Strikeouts 469 (17th) 479 (16th)
Pitches 8148 (23rd) 8626 (8th)

Philadelphia Phillies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/1/24 vs St. Louis Cardinals W 6-1
5/31/24 vs St. Louis Cardinals W 4-2
5/29/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 6-1
5/28/24 @ San Francisco Giants L 1-0 F/10
5/27/24 @ San Francisco Giants L 8-4

St. Louis Cardinals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/1/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies L 6-1
5/31/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies L 4-2
5/29/24 @ Cincinnati Reds W 5-3
5/28/24 @ Cincinnati Reds W 7-1
5/27/24 @ Cincinnati Reds L 3-1

Cardinals vs Phillies predictions

As we look ahead to the Cardinals taking on the Phillies, a couple of key players from St. Louis really stand out and could make a significant impact. Nolan Arenado, who's been swinging a hot bat with a satisfying average, is likely to continue his solid performance, potentially adding a few clutch RBIs. On the mound, Lance Lynn will be crucial. His ability to rack up strikeouts and limit runs will be vital against the heavy-hitting Phillies lineup. Another player to keep an eye on is the dynamic Masyn Winn, whose speed and batting skills have been noteworthy this season.

On the flip side, the Philadelphia Phillies have some heavy hitters who are expected to shine in this match-up. Bryce Harper, always a formidable presence at the plate, looks poised to drive in some key runs and possibly blast a big home run. Alec Bohm is another threat, having shown consistent batting prowess all season with an impressive average and numerous RBIs. From the mound, Taijuan Walker will need to step up and control the game early, minimizing walks and keeping hitters like Arenado and Winn in check.

Based on current form and team strengths, the prediction leans towards a Philadelphia victory. They've shown exceptional offensive firepower throughout the season, leading in runs scored, and their lineup depth might just be too much for the Cardinals' pitchers to handle in this game. However, baseball always has a way of surprising us, so it'll be interesting to see if St. Louis can leverage their strategic plays and perhaps turn the tables. Either graduating to winner status.

Philadelphia Phillies injuries

  • Yunior Marte (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Luis Ortiz (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Nick Snyder (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Michael Rucker (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Ranger Suarez (SP): Day-To-Day

St. Louis Cardinals injuries

  • Brendan Donovan (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Tekoah Roby (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Giovanny Gallegos (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Nick Robertson (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Steven Matz (SP): 15-Day-IL

Cardinals vs Phillies game info

Venue Citizens Bank Park
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First pitch Sun 7:00 PM
TV ESPN2
Temperature 77°
Chance of Rain 0%

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