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San Diego Padres Favored to Win Second Game Against Struggling St. Louis Cardinals

In this article, we provide a prediction for the upcoming second game of a four-game weekend series between the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous series and will be looking to rebound. Stay tuned for insight from MLB cappers as we analyze the matchup at Busch Stadium.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -129 | Cardinals +113
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+123) | Cardinals +1.5 (-146)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 56%.

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres fell to a 3-3 record since the All-Star break after being defeated by the Marlins in the rubber game of their road series on Wednesday. Currently with a 55-47 record, the Padres are in second place in the NL West, 4.5 games behind the Dodgers for the top spot. They also hold the final wild card spot in the National League by 1.5 games over the Giants. In the game against Miami, the Padres had seven hits with Manny Machado being the only player with two hits, including an RBI. The team struggled with runners in scoring position, going just two for six, and left three men on base. Dylan Cease took the loss after allowing three runs on four hits over five innings. Nick Pivetta will be starting the next game for the Padres with a record of 10-2 and a 2.81 ERA. In his last start, Pivetta pitched six innings, allowing one run and picking up the win against the Nationals. In his last three starts, he has a 0.49 ERA with 20 strikeouts. Pivetta has a 3-1 record against the Cardinals with a 3.47 ERA in his career. He has a 1-1 record at Busch Stadium with a 4.09 ERA.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled since the All-Star break, dropping to a 1-5 record. They were shut out in the rubber game against the Colorado Rockies, the league's worst team. As of Thursday, the Cardinals are 52-51 and are currently in fourth place in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 9.5 games for the top spot. They are also 3.5 games behind the Padres for the final wild card spot. In their game against the Rockies, St. Louis had only five hits with no player recording more than one. They went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base. Andre Pallante took the loss, allowing five runs on eight hits. Miles Mikolas is set to start the next game, holding a 5-7 record with a 5.20 ERA. In his last three starts, Mikolas has a 1-2 record with a 7.47 ERA. He has a 3-2 record with a 3.00 ERA in eight career starts against the Padres. Mikolas has a 27-32 record with a 3.78 ERA at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals Seek Redemption Against Consistent San Diego Padres as Trade Deadline Approaches

The St. Louis Cardinals faced challenges following the All-Star break with consecutive losses to the Colorado Rockies. In response to a disappointing performance, the Cardinals made the decision to designate Erick Fedde for assignment after a subpar outing. As the trade deadline approaches, the team is actively seeking opportunities to improve. Conversely, the San Diego Padres have demonstrated consistency in their performance, with Nick Pivetta standing out for his strong performance throughout the season. Despite his slightly higher ERA on the road, Pivetta remains a formidable opponent for the struggling Cardinals. Ultimately, the Padres are favored to secure a road victory in this matchup.

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