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St. Louis Cardinals Look to Sweep Miami Marlins on the Road After Strong Performances

In this content, it is highlighted that the St. Louis Cardinals are aiming to finish a successful road sweep against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. With the Cardinals currently holding a record of 63-64, they have demonstrated their offensive capabilities by winning the previous two games with scores of 8-3 and 7-4. This has brought them within one game of reaching a .500 record. Visit our full Marlins vs Cardinals prediction for Wednesday's match to gather more insights into the potential outcome.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +108 | Marlins -122
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-195) | Marlins -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 55%.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently 63-64 overall and have shown improvement in August after a slow start to the season. The team has a balanced lineup that has been consistently producing, averaging 4.38 runs per game. While not a power-heavy team, they excel in timely hitting and contact throughout the lineup. In terms of pitching, the Cardinals rank 20th in team ERA but have seen improved bullpen work in recent series wins. On Wednesday, Andre Pallante will start, despite a rough stretch with a 6.46 ERA over his last five starts. Pallante's standout performance of the season came on July 28 when he pitched seven shutout innings against the Marlins.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins have struggled in their recent games, losing six of their last eight. The team's lineup has shown moments of strength, hitting .251 as a team (9th in MLB) and scoring 4.31 runs per game (19th). Although Kyle Stowers leads the team with 25 home runs and Xavier Edwards maintains a .304 batting average, Miami ranks just 24th in home runs league-wide with 123. Instead, the team relies on small ball and speed, with 100 steals (9th in MLB) to create offense.

On the pitching side, Miami has a 4.54 ERA (24th) and requires improvement, with only 26 quality starts, the second-fewest in baseball. Sandy Alcantara, the ace of the rotation, has struggled with a 6-11 record and a 6.31 ERA. While he showed flashes of his former self in a recent game against Boston, Alcantara has also had rough outings, giving up four or more earned runs in multiple starts. Despite challenges, Alcantara demonstrated his skill in a 5-0 Miami win against the Cardinals on July 29.

St. Louis Cardinals Gain Momentum Amidst Series Against Miami Marlins

Both teams have imperfections, however, the St. Louis Cardinals are currently carrying momentum in their favor. Demonstrating strong performances in the first two games of the series, the Cardinals maintain a possibility of securing a Wild Card spot, while the Miami Marlins are experiencing a decline in their competitive position. Possessing an advantage in bullpen strength and riding the wave of consecutive victories, the Cardinals present a promising opportunity for support considering the favorable odds available.

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