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St. Louis Cardinals Set to Face Oakland Athletics in Three-Game Interleague Series at Oakland Coliseum

The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Oakland Athletics in a three-game interleague series at Oakland Coliseum. The Cardinals come into the series with a record of 7-9, while the Athletics have a matching record of 7-9. Last season, St. Louis won two out of three games against Oakland. The first game of the series is set to start at 9:40 p.m. EDT. Sonny Gray will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals with an ERA of 0, while Ross Stripling will take the mound for the Athletics with an ERA of 5.5. St. Louis is the betting favorite with the current line at St. Louis -175. Will this year's series yield different results than last season?

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -175 | Athletics +149
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (-2) | Athletics +1.5 (-116)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 64%.

St. Louis vs Oakland Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis currently has the only losing record in the NL Central division, but they hope to turn things around in their upcoming game against the Athletics. Newcomer Sonny Gray is expected to make his second start for the Cardinals after a strong debut performance. The team's bullpen is ranked highly in various statistics, indicating strength in that area. Offensively, the Cardinals are looking to improve their performance after a recent shutout loss. Their overall offensive rankings are below average, but they hope to bounce back in this game. With a power ranking of 23 and a record of 7-9, St. Louis will aim to get back on track with a strong showing against the Athletics.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics have managed to avoid last place in the AL West after their first 16 games of the 2024 season, which is seen as an accomplishment given the state of the franchise. Despite a recent victory, their offensive performance is lacking as they rank poorly in several key categories such as runs per game, walk percentage, slugging percentage, and batting average. The pitching staff, on the other hand, has been performing relatively well with a 12th ranking in staff ERA, especially the bullpen which is top 10 in several categories. Ross Stripling will be looking to lead the team to a win despite his recent struggles on the mound. The Oakland Athletics currently have a power ranking of 26, are ranked 29th for offense, 10th for defense, and sit at a 7-9 overall record. They recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against St. Louis. For more sports insights, consider utilizing our sportsbook promo codes.

Sonny Gray Shines in Debut as Cardinals Aim to Capitalize on Stripling's Struggles

Sonny Gray made an impressive debut as a Cardinal, demonstrating his ability to effectively limit damage on the mound. Supported by a solid bullpen, St. Louis's pitching staff is poised to contain the struggling Athletics offense. In contrast, Ross Stripling's high hits per nine innings ratio of 13.0 has been a contributing factor to Oakland's recent losses when he takes the mound. The Cardinals are expected to capitalize on this vulnerability, generating runs consistently against Stripling. With a strong offensive performance, St. Louis should secure a decisive victory on the road.

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