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St. Louis Cardinals set to take on Baltimore Orioles in interleague matchup; Cardinals look to continue winning streak

In this content, we preview the opening game of an interleague series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles. Both teams are looking to build momentum as they face off in Charm City for a three-game set starting on Monday afternoon. The Cardinals come into this game after sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks, while the Orioles split a four-game series in Boston. St. Louis has dominated recent matchups between the two teams, winning the last five meetings. The starting pitchers are Erick Fedde for the Cardinals and Charlie Morton for the Orioles. Baltimore is the favorite in this game, opening at -107, but the current line has St. Louis at -112 according to MLB cappers.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -112 | Orioles +100
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+130) | Orioles +1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 50%.

St. Louis vs Baltimore Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals swept Arizona at home with a one-run victory on Sunday, extending their winning streak to three games. The team's record stands at 30-23, placing them second in the NL Central, two games behind the Cubs. Brendan Donovan and Jordan Walker led the offense with multiple hits while Masyn Wynn hit his sixth home run of the season. Pitcher Sonny Gray threw six strong innings, but did not get the decision. John King and Phil Maton contributed to the bullpen's success, with Maton earning his second save of the year. Erick Fedde will start for the Cardinals in the upcoming game, boasting a 3-3 record and a 3.77 ERA this season. St. Louis ranks 8th in offense and 13th in defense in the league, with an average of 4.81 runs scored per game and 4.00 runs allowed per game.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

Baltimore Orioles won the final two games of their series against the Red Sox, improving their record to 18-34 and moving out of the basement of the AL East. Ryan O'Hearn led the team with three runs and an RBI, while Dean Kremer earned the win with 5.1 scoreless innings. Charlie Morton will start the next game for the Orioles, looking to improve on his 0-7 record and 7.68 ERA this season. The Orioles have a power ranking of 29 and are struggling offensively, ranking 25th in the league. St. Louis has lost their last three matchups against Baltimore.

Baltimore team secures victories but concerns linger over Morton's performance; Cardinals face challenge on the road

The Baltimore team has secured two consecutive victories; however, there are concerns regarding Morton's performance this season, with his ERA improving to 7.68 from a concerning 10 on April 26th. Despite this improvement, Morton still has room for growth to be considered a competitive player currently. The Cardinals recently achieved a sweep against Arizona at home but face a challenge as they embark on an away game, where their record is 11-15 this season. Conversely, Baltimore struggles with an 8-15 home record, displaying a stark contrast to their successful seasons in 2023 and 2022. While Fedde's performance has been inconsistent, he has been effective in keeping the Cardinals competitive. Based on their recent successes, it is predicted that the Cardinals will secure a victory in this upcoming game.

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