San Diego Padres vs
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San Diego's Randy Vasquez Shines as Team Boasts Top 10 ERA, St. Louis Cardinals Struggle with Missing Key Player

The San Diego Padres and St Louis Cardinals are set to square off at Busch Stadium for the third game of their four-game series. San Diego is currently in second place in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by five games. St Louis, on the other hand, sits in fourth place in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by nine games. Both teams have been dealing with injuries to key players, which could impact the outcome of the game. Baseball fans can find more detailed predictions for this matchup in the article provided.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +135 | Cardinals -154
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-150) | Cardinals -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 61%.

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres currently rank 17th in batting average, 18th in on-base percentage, 25th in runs scored, and 26th in slugging percentage. Manny Machado leads the team in doubles, home runs, and RBI, with Fernando Tatis Jr and Gavin Sheets also contributing in these categories. The Padres have recorded 156 doubles, 12 triples, and 88 home runs in 103 games. On the pitching side, they rank 5th in batting average against, 7th in ERA, 10th in WHIP, and 21st in Quality Starts. Nick Pivetta leads in wins and ERA for starters, while Dylan Cease leads in strikeouts. Randy Vasquez will start the upcoming game with a record of 3-4, a 3.73 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St Louis Cardinals are currently ranked 8th in batting average, 11th in runs scored and on-base percentage, and 17th in slugging percentage. Willson Contreras leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Lars Nootbaar and Alec Burleson are tied for second in home runs. The Cardinals have a total of three players with 42 or more RBI. On the mound, St. Louis is 14th in Quality Starts, 18th in WHIP, 22nd in ERA, and 25th in batting average allowed. Sonny Gray leads the team in wins and strikeouts, with Matthew Liberatore set to start on Wednesday. Liberatore has a record of 6-7 with a 4.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 80 strikeouts this season.

San Diego's Randy Vasquez Shines as Team Boasts Top 10 ERA, St. Louis Cardinals Struggle with Missing Key Player

San Diego's recent performance includes three consecutive losses following a stretch where they won six of their last eight games. Starting pitcher Randy Vasquez has been a standout player in the last three outings by allowing a total of 15 hits and five runs over 14.2 innings. During these games against Texas, Arizona, and Miami, Vasquez's pitching helped secure victories for San Diego, including a recent 2-1 win over Miami. The team currently boasts the 7th best ERA in the league at 3.63. Conversely, St. Louis has struggled with five losses in their last seven games. Starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore had a tough outing in his last game, giving up nine hits and six runs in just three innings. The Cardinals are also missing key player Lars Nootbaar, known for his 15 doubles, 12 home runs, and 37 RBI, ranking second in home runs for the team.

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