St. Louis Cardinals vs
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Rockies hope to upset Cardinals in final game of series at Coors Field

The St. Louis Cardinals (52-49) will face the Colorado Rockies (24-76) in the final game of their three-game series at Coors Field in Mile High City. St. Louis won the opening game of the series on Monday, ending a three-game losing streak. The Cardinals currently sit in third place in the NL Central, trailing the division leader by 8 ½ games. Colorado, on the other hand, has lost seven of their last 10 games and is 34 ½ games behind the first-place team in the NL West. Injuries will impact both teams with key players missing from the lineup. For a more detailed prediction and top MLB picks for this matchup, be sure to read the full article.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -180 | Rockies +161
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (-130) | Rockies +1.5 (+109)
• Total: Over/Under 11 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 64%.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a decent offensive season, ranking 10th in batting average, 12th in runs scored, 13th in on-base percentage, and 18th in slugging percentage. Willson Contreras leads the team in home runs and RBI, with Lars Nootbaar and Alec Burleson close behind in both categories. The team has hit a total of 280 extra base hits in 101 games. On the pitching side, the Cardinals are average in Quality Starts, WHIP, ERA, and batting average allowed. Sonny Gray leads the team in wins and strikeouts, and Matthew Liberatore will be taking the mound on Wednesday with a record of 6-7.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are struggling in several key statistical categories both at the plate and on the mound. Despite their low rankings, Hunter Goodman has been a standout player leading the team in several offensive categories. Ryan McMahon and Mickey Moniak are also notable contributors. On the pitching side, the Rockies are near the bottom in ERA, WHIP, and batting average against. Antonio Senzatela is leading the team in wins, while German Marquez leads in strikeouts. Kyle Freeland will be starting on Wednesday with a challenging season record of 2-10 and a 5.19 ERA.

Struggling Colorado Rockies Look to Defy Odds Against Slumping St Louis Cardinals

The Colorado Rockies are currently struggling in the National League West, significantly trailing the leading team by over 34 games. However, they have a chance to gain ground as they face the St Louis Cardinals, who are also experiencing a downturn with five losses in their last seven games and a disappointing record on the road. The Rockies will be starting pitcher Kyle Freeland, who showed promise in his recent performance, while the Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore had a challenging outing in his last game. Despite Freeland's season record, he is coming off a strong showing against Minnesota. The upcoming matchup presents an opportunity for the Rockies to defy the odds, especially with the advantage of playing at Coors Field. Colorado will rely on Freeland's experience and expertise on the mound to potentially turn the tables in their favor.

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