Cardinals vs Blue Jays starting pitchers
- Jose Berrios for Toronto Blue Jays
- Kyle Gibson for St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals vs Blue Jays statistics
| Stat |
Cardinals |
Blue Jays |
| Hits |
1235 (Tied-12th) |
1198 (16th) |
| Batting Average |
.247 (13th) |
.242 (16th) |
| Runs Batted In |
572 (26th) |
597 (Tied-20th) |
| Runs |
603 (25th) |
625 (19th) |
| Home Runs |
151 (Tied-23rd) |
148 (25th) |
| Walks |
427 (Tied-21st) |
463 (10th) |
| Stolen Bases |
85 (Tied-20th) |
67 (27th) |
| Strikeouts |
1204 (20th) |
1128 (25th) |
| Pitches |
21744 (12th) |
21466 (18th) |
Toronto Blue Jays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/13/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
4-3 F/11 |
| 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 |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
4-3 F/11 |
| 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 |
Cardinals vs Blue Jays predictions
As the St. Louis Cardinals get set to clash with the Toronto Blue Jays, certain key players are worth keeping an eye on. Nolan Arenado, always a significant threat at the plate, seems poised to make a substantial impact with his consistent ability to drive in runs. On the mound, Kyle Gibson is expected to contribute solid innings, potentially limiting the Blue Jays' scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, rookie sensation Masyn Winn, with his knack for getting on base and swiping bags, could be a pivotal player in creating scoring chances and applying pressure on the Blue Jays' defense.
Flipping over to the Toronto Blue Jays, all eyes are certainly on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., whose blistering bat continues to wreak havoc on pitchers this season. His ability to change the game with one swing is something the Cardinals will need to carefully manage. Additionally, Jose Berrios, taking the hill for Toronto, should play a crucial role given his recent form. His command and ability to rack up strikeouts could very well stymie the Cardinals' hitters, adding an intriguing duel on the mound against Gibson.
Looking at both squads, this matchup promises some exciting baseball. Given the current dynamics and considering how both teams have been performing, the Toronto Blue Jays might have a slight edge, especially with the home-field advantage at Rogers Centre and Berrios’ strong arm leading their defense. Their lineup depth, highlighted by Guerrero's power, could also be the x-factor in outslugging the Cardinals in what's expected to be a tightly contested game.
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 |
Sat 3:07 PM |
