Cardinals vs Blue Jays starting pitchers
- Kevin Gausman for Toronto Blue Jays
- Erick Fedde for St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals vs Blue Jays statistics
| Stat |
Cardinals |
Blue Jays |
| Hits |
1223 (13th) |
1188 (16th) |
| Batting Average |
.247 (12th) |
.242 (15th) |
| Runs Batted In |
569 (Tied-25th) |
593 (20th) |
| Runs |
600 (Tied-24th) |
621 (19th) |
| Home Runs |
150 (Tied-23rd) |
148 (25th) |
| Walks |
425 (Tied-21st) |
460 (10th) |
| Stolen Bases |
84 (Tied-21st) |
66 (27th) |
| Strikeouts |
1198 (20th) |
1121 (25th) |
| Pitches |
21583 (12th) |
21291 (18th) |
Toronto Blue Jays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
6-2 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
6-2 |
| 9/9/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
3-2 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
4-3 F/11 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
9-5 |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/12/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
6-1 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
L |
3-0 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
10-4 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
2-0 |
Cardinals vs Blue Jays predictions
As the St. Louis Cardinals gear up to face the Toronto Blue Jays, some key players are poised to make a significant impact. Nolan Arenado, consistently a strong performer, is expected to continue his solid hitting, possibly adding a few crucial RBIs to his stats. Alec Burleson, another vital contributor, might not only knock in some runs but also play a pivotal role in the outfield. Pitching-wise, Erick Fedde could be a deciding factor in this series. His ability to control the game early could set the tone for the Cardinals, and based on his recent form, we might expect him to chalk up some critical early strikeouts and keep the Blue Jays' hitters guessing.
On the flip side, the Toronto Blue Jays have a lineup that could equally steal the show. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., always a threat at the plate, is likely to be a key factor. His power-hitting could potentially turn the game around with just a couple of swings. Another player to watch is Kevin Gausman, the starting pitcher who needs to bring his best game. If he can manage to keep his ERA down as he's shown in bursts throughout the season, the Blue Jays might just be able to stifle the Cardinals' offense long enough to rack up some runs themselves.
Considering both teams' recent performances and the strengths of their probable lineups, predicting a winner isn't straightforward. However, the Blue Jays might have a slight edge, especially with the home field advantage at Rogers Centre and a hungry Guerrero Jr. looking to bolster his impressive stats. Yet, baseball can always surprise us, and the Cardinals have upset in their veins. It promises to be an engaging series that could go either way, but my lean is towards a narrow victory for the Blue Jays as they capitalize on their pivotal moments at bat and on the mound.
Toronto Blue Jays injuries
- Leo Jimenez (SS): Day-To-Day
- Payton Henry (C): Day-To-Day
- Bo Bichette (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Jordan Romano (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Orelvis Martinez (SS): suspension
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
- Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL
- Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Keynan Middleton (RP): 60-Day-IL
Cardinals vs Blue Jays game info
| Venue |
Rogers Centre |
| Location |
Toronto, Ontario |
| First pitch |
Fri 7:07 PM |
