St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 27, 2024

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Sep 27, 2024 6:17 AM
The St. Louis Cardinals, holding a 3-0 lead in the regular season series, travel to Oracle Park to take on the San Francisco Giants on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10:15 PM. The Giants, sitting at 79-80 overall and 41-37 at home, look to turn the tables against the 81-78 Cardinals, who are 37-41 on the road. This three-game series opener promises to be an exciting MLB matchup.
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Cardinals vs Giants starting pitchers

  • Landen Roupp for San Francisco Giants
  • Miles Mikolas for St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals vs Giants statistics

Stat Cardinals Giants
Hits 1328 (12th) 1276 (19th)
Batting Average .246 (13th) .238 (21st)
Runs Batted In 620 (24th) 653 (17th)
Runs 655 (23rd) 683 (17th)
Home Runs 163 (Tied-22nd) 176 (16th)
Walks 462 (21st) 487 (12th)
Stolen Bases 91 (22nd) 67 (28th)
Strikeouts 1290 (21st) 1431 (9th)
Pitches 23401 (12th) 23431 (10th)

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/25/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks L 8-2
9/24/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks W 11-0
9/23/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks W 6-3
9/22/24 @ Kansas City Royals W 2-0
9/21/24 @ Kansas City Royals W 9-0

St. Louis Cardinals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/26/24 @ Colorado Rockies L 10-8
9/25/24 @ Colorado Rockies W 5-2
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

Cardinals vs Giants predictions

As the Cardinals gear up to face the Giants, all eyes will be on some key players who could be game-changers. Nolan Arenado, always a threat at the plate, looks set to continue his solid performance, likely adding a couple of hits and potentially an RBI or two, judging by his recent form. On the mound, Miles Mikolas will be critical in setting the tone for the Cardinals, especially in the early innings. While he’s had a rocky season, his experience could prove vital in tight situations. Another player to watch is Paul Goldschmidt, whose knack for home runs could turn the game in the Cardinals' favor if he connects well.

On the flip side, the Giants have their own set of aces. Matt Chapman, in particular, has been a consistent performer and could be pivotal in boosting the Giants' scoring opportunities with his power-hitting. Rookie pitcher Landen Roupp is another intriguing figure; his impressive ERA suggests he might handle the Cardinals' batters effectively, potentially limiting their scoring chances. Additionally, Mike Yastrzemski might not only contribute crucial hits but his ability in the outfield will be key to curbing the Cardinals' advances.

Considering the strengths and current form of both teams, predicting the outcome is tricky, but it feels like the Giants might have a slight edge at home, especially with Roupp's arm and their hitters finding form at the right time. The Cardinals will put up a strong fight, no doubt, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the series opener swing due to a moment of brilliance from Goldschmidt or Arenado. Yet, the balance seems tipped in favor of the Giants pulling off a narrow victory in this contest.

San Francisco Giants injuries

  • Robbie Ray (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Randy Rodriguez (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Jordan Hicks (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Tom Murphy (C): 60-Day-IL
  • Kyle Harrison (SP): 15-Day-IL

St. Louis Cardinals injuries

  • Luken Baker (1B): paternity
  • JoJo Romero (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Sonny Gray (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL

Cardinals vs Giants game info

Venue Oracle Park
Location San Francisco, California
First pitch Fri 10:15 PM
Temperature 57°
Chance of Rain 1%

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