St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins Predictions and Picks
The St. Louis Cardinals (35-50, 38-47 RL, 41-41-3 O/U) and the Miami Marlins (50-37, 42-45 RL, 40-44-4 O/U) will play their third and final game of their series on Wednesday
Game outlook
The St. Louis Cardinals (35-50, 38-47 RL, 41-41-3 O/U) and the Miami Marlins (50-37, 42-45 RL, 40-44-4 O/U) will play their third and final game of their series on Wednesday evening at the loanDepot Park stadium, with the Marlins the betting favorite at -114. Steven Matz (ERA: 3.27) will take the mound as the starting pitcher for the Cardinals, while the Marlins will bring Bryan Hoeing (ERA: 3.72). The series saw Miami take a lead with Monday's 5-4 win, followed by a 15-2 victory in the second game of the series on Tuesday. This will be the concluding game of the series, so both teams will be vying for the win in order to take the series.
Marlins Rely on Right-Hander Bryan Hoeing to Bolster Rotation for Upcoming Game
To help bolster the rotation, the Marlins will send right-hander Bryan Hoeing to the mound Wednesday. Hoeing has yet to allow a run in nine innings and has a 2.31 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 1-1 record through 35 innings this season. The Marlins have been a contender in the National League this year, with an opportunity to reach 90 wins. Last week, they won two of three against the Red Sox, but were humbled by the Braves in a three-game series. They have since bounced back, scoring 20 runs in the Cardinals series. Veteran designated hitter Jorge Soler has been a big contributor with 22 homers, 49 RBIs, and an .862 OPS. Chisholm Jr. is on the Injured List, and the offense ranks 26th with 4.08 runs per game. On the mound, the Marlins have a 4.05 team ERA (13th overall), and they hope Hoeing will help continue the success.