Cardinals vs Nationals starting pitchers
Cardinals vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Cardinals |
Nationals |
| Hits |
733 (16th) |
712 (19th) |
| Batting Average |
.243 (16th) |
.239 (19th) |
| Runs Batted In |
341 (23rd) |
360 (Tied-16th) |
| Runs |
363 (22nd) |
381 (17th) |
| Home Runs |
84 (25th) |
75 (29th) |
| Walks |
266 (Tied-19th) |
266 (Tied-19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
54 (18th) |
119 (3rd) |
| Strikeouts |
753 (15th) |
690 (25th) |
| Pitches |
13269 (11th) |
12600 (27th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/7/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
8-3 |
| 7/6/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
14-6 |
| 7/5/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
7-6 F/11 |
| 7/4/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
1-0 |
| 7/3/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
7-5 |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/7/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
8-3 |
| 7/6/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
14-6 |
| 7/5/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
7-6 F/11 |
| 7/4/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
3-2 F/10 |
| 7/3/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
5-4 F/10 |
Cardinals vs Nationals predictions
Given the current dynamics of the St. Louis Cardinals roster, expectations for top performances are set on players like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. Arenado, consistently demonstrating his ability to notch up crucial RBIs, is anticipated to bring his A-game, potentially driving in significant runs. Paul Goldschmidt's command over the plate and his knack for timely hitting could place him among the top contributors in this matchup. Meanwhile, pitching will be crucial, and all eyes will be on Miles Mikolas. Despite the shaky season stats, hopes are high that he can hold down a robust innings, keeping the Nationals' batters at bay.
Switching focus to the Washington Nationals, CJ Abrams is positioned to lead from the front. His solid batting average suggests he's ripe for delivering key hits and perhaps stretching his legs for a few steals, making him a substantial threat on the bases. Additionally, Mitchell Parker, with his impressive ERA, is expected to deliver a strong starting performance. His ability to limit opponents' scoring while striking out batters could prove pivotal. If Parker manages to extend his innings effectively, the Nationals might just have the edge they need to contain the Cardinals' lineup.
Looking at the matchup holistically, it appears to be tightly contested. The Nationals, with home-field advantage and a slightly more consistent starting pitcher on the mound, might have the subtle edge. However, the Cardinals' batting lineup packs enough power to turn any game on its head. Projecting winners in such evenly matched games is always tricky, but leaning slightly towards the Washington is reasonable here. Their combination of strategic pitching and poised batting might just tip the scales in their favor in this thrilling series continuance.
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Cardinals vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Mon 4:05 PM |
| Temperature |
90° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
