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Cardinals Aim to Secure Series Win Against Reds in Final Showdown at Great American Ball Park

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in the final game of their series, with the Cardinals looking to take the series win after a dominant performance in the first game. St. Louis will start RHP Kyle Gibson, while Cincinnati will counter with RHP Carson Spiers. The game will take place at Great American Ball Park with a scheduled start time of 6:40 EST. Despite being on the road, the Cardinals are the favorites to come out on top.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -109 | Reds -101
• Spread: Cardinals 0 (+144) | Reds +1.5 (-166)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 52%.

St. Louis vs Cincinnati Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have been struggling in the second half of the season, with a 10-13 record and two shutout losses within that span. Despite this, the offense has shown improvement recently, scoring 57 runs in 13 games with a .256 team batting average. The team has scored the second-fewest runs in the National League. In their most recent game, Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt were standout players, with Arenado driving in the lone run and Goldschmidt collecting two hits, including his 19th double of the year. On the pitching side, the team has a 4.67 ERA over the last 30 days and a 4.14 ERA overall, with the starters carrying a 4.49 ERA. In terms of relief pitching, the bullpen has the sixth best ERA in the NL. Injuries have affected the team, with Matt Carpenter on the IL with a lower back strain and Lance Lynn dealing with right knee inflammation. The Cardinals are currently ranked 21st in power rankings, 22nd in offense, 20th in defense, and hold a 60-59 record for the season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds have been struggling to gain ground since the All-Star break, going 11-11 and remaining below .500 since early May. Despite scoring 63 runs in their last 13 games, the team has hit just .237 as a whole. However, they lead all of baseball with 167 stolen bases on the year. The pitching unit has a 4.13 team ERA in the last 30 days, ranking eighth in the National League. The bullpen has been solid with a 3.53 ERA over 416 innings but has also only recorded 25 saves in 119 games. In terms of power ranking, the Reds are 15th overall with a #14 ranking for offense and #7 ranking for defense. They currently have a record of 58-61. In terms of recent matchups, St. Louis went 2-1 in their last 3 games against Cincinnati.

Cardinals vs. Reds: Playoff Implications in Even Matchup

The Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals have had an even split in their first eight matchups this season, including both teams having a 2-2 record in games played in Cincinnati. The Reds have a 29-31 record when playing at home, as of Tuesday night, while the Cardinals hold a 29-32 record on the road for the year. Pitcher Gibson boasts a 5-1 record with a 3.34 ERA in road games this season, and he holds a 2-0 record at Great American Ball Park in two starts throughout his career. The Reds have struggled offensively at home, ranking lowest in the National League with a .226 batting average and 266 runs scored in 60 games. With the Cardinals fighting for a playoff spot, this game holds significant weight as they aim to gain ground in both the Central division and Wild Card race. At 6-4 in their last ten games against the Reds prior to Tuesday, the Cardinals appear to have an edge in this matchup. With Gibson on the mound, the Cardinals are primed for a win.

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