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Cardinals vs. Phillies: Nola Set to Face Fedde in Series Showdown

The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off in the continuation of their three-game series, with Erick Fedde pitching for the Cardinals and Aaron Nola for the Phillies. The Phillies lead the season series 3-1. Aaron Nola will be looking for his second win of the season, with Philadelphia being the betting favorite at -149. With both teams having solid starters on the mound, it will be interesting to see how the game unfolds. Stay tuned for the Cardinals vs. Phillies prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +135 | Phillies -149
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-126) | Phillies -1.5 (+104)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 60%.

St. Louis vs Philadelphia Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

In the upcoming clash, Erick Fedde will be starting for the team. Fedde recently pitched a complete game shutout against the Nationals, leading his team to a 10-0 victory. Despite some inconsistent performances this season, Fedde has shown promise by only giving up two or fewer runs in five of his eight outings. He currently holds a 3.86 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, and a 3-3 record in 46.2 innings pitched. However, he has struggled against the Phillies in the past. On the other hand, the St. Louis Cardinals have been on a winning streak, winning nine of their last ten games, including sweeps against both the Pirates and Nationals. The team is now second in their division, just one game behind the leaders. Standout players include Willson Contreras, Brendan Donovan, and Victor Scott II, who have been driving the offense for the team. Overall, the Cardinals are averaging 4.68 runs per game and have a 3.81 ERA, ranking them 11th and 13th in the league, respectively. Their power ranking is 8, and they currently hold a 23-19 record this season.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

Aaron Nola will be starting for the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday after a recent loss where he struggled on the mound. The veteran pitcher has not been performing up to his usual standards this season, with a high ERA and a losing record. The Phillies, currently in second place in the division, have been able to win four of their past five series, but recently struggled against the Guardians. The offense, led by players like Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto, needs to step up to support the team. Overall, the Phillies have a solid pitching staff but need more consistent offense to improve their standing in the league.

St. Louis Cardinals Face Tough Road Test Against Dominant Philadelphia Phillies

The St. Louis Cardinals have been performing well overall, but their road record is a concern as they are currently five games below .500 on the season. In contrast, the Philadelphia Phillies have been dominant at home, having lost only seven games at their home stadium this season. Cardinals pitcher Erick Fedde has historically struggled against the Phillies, with a career ERA of 5.98 and a 2-7 record when facing them. The Cardinals have experienced difficulties in games where Fedde has started this season, losing in five out of his eight starts. On the other hand, Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has been in excellent form recently, only allowing five runs in his last 18 innings pitched. Nola also boasts impressive career statistics against the Cardinals, with a 2.62 ERA in 89.1 innings pitched.

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