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St. Louis Cardinals Favored to Win Interleague Showdown Against Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. The Cardinals currently hold a record of 32-24, while the Rangers are sitting at 27-30. Last year, the Cardinals won two out of three games against the Rangers, with all three games going over. In Friday's matchup, Matthew Liberatore will take the mound for the Cardinals, while Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers. The current line has St. Louis as the favorite at -129. Stay tuned for our prediction on this interleague showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -129 | Rangers +114
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+125) | Rangers +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 56%.

St. Louis vs Texas Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently on a successful streak, with a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles bringing their season record to 32-24. They have won five out of their last six games, including a sweep against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In their recent games, the Cardinals have scored 29 runs with a .255/.319/.408 slash line and strong pitching performances with a 3.57 ERA. Matthew Liberatore is set to pitch in the upcoming game, boasting a 3-3 record with a 2.73 ERA this season. The team is ranked 7th in offense, 12th in defense, and has an overall power ranking of 2.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers have struggled in their recent games, dropping three consecutive series and only managing one hit and three walks in their last game against the Blue Jays. Their offense has been underperforming, scoring only 22 runs with a .178/.241/.275 triple-slash in their last 10 games. Their bullpen has also struggled, with a 4.26 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and a .246 batting average against. Jack Leiter is set to pitch in the upcoming game, with a 3-2 record, 4.17 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP in the season so far. The Rangers currently have a power ranking of 15 and are ranked 28th for offense, 4th for defense, and are 27-30 overall. The St. Louis Cardinals recently went 1-2 against the Rangers in their last three matchups.

Texas Rangers Offense Struggles Against Lefties, St. Louis Cardinals Poised for Victory

The Texas Rangers have faced challenges with their offensive performance throughout the season. In the last 10 games, their struggles have been particularly evident with a disappointing .356 OPS and 3 wRC+ against left-handed pitchers in 67 plate appearances. Given this trend, I am inclined to support the St. Louis Cardinals in the upcoming game. Matthew Liberatore of the Cardinals has exhibited consistent and impressive pitching this season, with a streak of eight starts where he has allowed two or fewer runs and an impressive 2.22 ERA in May alone (28.1 IP). On the offensive side, the Cardinals have posted a .250/.309/.393 slash line with a 97 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers in the last 10 days.

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