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St. Louis Cardinals Stage Late Comeback to Defeat Colorado Rockies 3-2 in Series Opener

The Colorado Rockies are currently facing the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series at Busch Stadium. Despite taking an early lead, the Rockies were unable to hold on as the Cardinals staged a late comeback to win Monday's opener 3-2. The series is set to continue, with both teams looking to secure a victory in the upcoming games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +157 | Cardinals -178
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-130) | Cardinals -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 64%.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have been struggling significantly this season, making them a historically bad team for sports bettors. Their poor performance on both offense and pitching has resulted in a MLB-worst record and a lack of value for bettors looking to back them. While their power numbers are modest, they rank near the bottom in major offensive categories. On the pitching side, the Rockies have the highest ERA, worst WHIP, and have struggled with errors. Veteran Kyle Freeland will start their next game, despite his 2-12 record and poor stats this season. Overall, the Rockies have been a disappointment for bettors and fans alike.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently in contention for a National League wild card spot, trailing the Mets by three games and the Reds by one game. Their performance has been solid but not outstanding, with room for improvement. A matchup against the Colorado Rockies provides an opportunity to gain momentum in the postseason race.

Offensively, the Cardinals rank 17th in runs per game, 14th in batting average, and 21st in OPS. They do not rely heavily on home runs but have shown slightly above-average speed with stolen bases. Willson Contreras leads the team with 16 home runs and a .787 OPS, while Alec Burleson has a team-high .282 batting average.

On the pitching side, the Cardinals have a 4.18 team ERA and a 1.28 WHIP, ranking 20th and 18th respectively. Matthew Liberatore is set to start on Tuesday with a 6-9 record, 3.98 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.

Consistent Liberatore leads Cardinals to success against struggling Rockies

It is advised to avoid mirroring the behavior of the overly analytical individuals referenced earlier who may be hesitant to take advantage of opportunities. Liberatore has maintained consistency in his performance by successfully minimizing the number of walks and home runs allowed throughout the season. In contrast, the Rockies have struggled in various aspects of the game. Colorado has recorded a 4-10 record in their past 14 games started by Freeland, and have faced significant deficits in their recent losses. The Cardinals have demonstrated strength in home games this season and possess motivation to succeed. It is recommended to confidently support the Cardinals in this matchup.

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