St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 28, 2024

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Sep 28, 2024 6:12 AM
The San Francisco Giants look to snap their current home losing streak as they host the St. Louis Cardinals at Oracle Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 4:05 PM. The Giants will aim to even the series after dropping the opener, while the Cardinals seek to build on their 4-0 regular season series lead.
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Cardinals vs Giants starting pitchers

  • Blake Snell for San Francisco Giants
  • Andre Pallante for St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals vs Giants statistics

Stat Cardinals Giants
Hits 1341 (9th) 1285 (20th)
Batting Average .247 (12th) .238 (20th)
Runs Batted In 626 (24th) 656 (17th)
Runs 661 (23rd) 686 (17th)
Home Runs 164 (22nd) 177 (Tied-15th)
Walks 466 (Tied-21st) 490 (Tied-10th)
Stolen Bases 91 (22nd) 67 (28th)
Strikeouts 1295 (21st) 1439 (9th)
Pitches 23596 (10th) 23569 (11th)

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/27/24 vs St. Louis Cardinals L 6-3
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

St. Louis Cardinals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/27/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 6-3
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

Cardinals vs Giants predictions

Heading into the matchup against the San Francisco Giants, the St. Louis Cardinals have some key players to watch. Nolan Arenado, always a reliable infield presence, looks poised to potentially make a significant impact with his batting, likely adding a few crucial hits. With a solid season under his belt, Paul Goldschmidt is another player who's expected to further cement his role as a heavy-hitter, possibly knocking a couple deep into the outfield or beyond. Fans should also keep an eye on Brendan Donovan, who has been nimble at left field and could surprise us with his performance at the plate.

On the flip side, the San Francisco Giants have their own set of aces ready to swing back. Matt Chapman seems ready to continue his powerful display, potentially adding some much-needed homers and RBIs to the Giants' tally, which could be critical in this series. Heliot Ramos, who has shown considerable promise in center field, might find this game a perfect scenario to boost his hitting statistics and contribute significantly to the team's offense. Moreover, Blake Snell’s pitching could be a game-changer, with his ability to strike out opponents and keep the runs to a minimum often proving to be decisive.

Looking at both lineups and considering the current form of the key players and teams’ overall performance this season, it seems like the Giants could have a slight edge. Their pitcher, Blake Snell, could dominate if he's on his game, reducing the Cardinals' chances to build significant innings. While both teams are fairly matched, the Giants playing at home and their lineup's potential might just tilt the scales in their favor. However, it'll definitely be a close call, and fans are in for an exciting game that could go either way.

San Francisco Giants injuries

  • Robbie Ray (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Jordan Hicks (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Tom Murphy (C): 60-Day-IL
  • Kyle Harrison (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Wilmer Flores (1B): 60-Day-IL

St. Louis Cardinals injuries

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

Cardinals vs Giants game info

Venue Oracle Park
Location San Francisco, California
First pitch Sat 4:05 PM
Temperature 63°
Chance of Rain 1%

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