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San Francisco Giants Look to Extend Dominance Over St. Louis Cardinals in Final Regular Season Matchup

The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the San Francisco Giants in the second game of their final regular-season series at Oracle Park. Cardinals' RHP Andre Pallante (8-8, 3.71 ERA) will make his 20th start of the season, while the Giants have yet to announce their starting pitcher. Both teams have been eliminated from postseason contention and are playing for next year. The Cardinals previously won three out of four games against the Giants in a series earlier this season. The game is set for Wednesday at 4:05 PM Eastern time. In the upcoming matchup, the Giants are the favorites with a -160 betting line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +147 | Giants -160
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-156) | Giants -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 62%.

St. Louis vs San Francisco Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals four-game winning streak was ended by the Rockies in Colorado with a 10-8 loss. The Cards need one more victory to secure their 23rd winning season in the last 25 years. Reliever Ryan Fernandez struggled in the eighth inning, giving up four earned runs. Starter Kyle Gibson allowed five runs in four innings. In the game, Lars Nootbaar, Paul Goldschmidt, Pedro Pagés, and Ivan Herrera hit home runs. Before the game, the Cardinals' pitching staff had been strong, limiting opponents to three runs or less in three consecutive games. First baseman Luken Baker is on paternity leave and catcher Wilson Contreras is on the IL with a fractured middle finger. With a power ranking of 18, St. Louis is ranked 23 in offense, 18 in defense, and have a 81-78 record this season.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

On Wednesday, the San Francisco Giants were defeated by the Diamondbacks, ending their five-game winning streak with a score of 8-2. Mason Black, the Giants' starting pitcher, struggled and was credited with his fifth loss of the season after allowing four earned runs in just 2.2 innings. Despite left fielder Heliot Ramos contributing with two hits and an RBI, the Giants offense couldn't overcome the Diamondbacks' strong performance. Outfielder Grant McCray had a tough game, striking out four times. The Giants have been performing well offensively recently, scoring six or more runs in three of their last five games. Black attributed his rough outing to mechanical issues and too many walks. Currently, the Giants do not have any significant injuries affecting their upcoming game on Saturday. In terms of power ranking, the Giants are ranked 9th and have a record of 79-80. Their offense is ranked 17th, averaging 4.30 runs per game, while their defense is ranked 15th, giving up an average of 4.29 points per game. In their last three matchups, the Giants defeated St. Louis.

San Francisco Giants Dominate St. Louis Cardinals at Oracle Park

The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled against the San Francisco Giants in recent matchups at Oracle Park, with a record of five losses in their past six meetings. The Giants have consistently outperformed St. Louis pitching, with a batting average of .263 in their previous 10 games at home. San Francisco boasts a 53% win rate in front of their home crowd in 2024. Their recent momentum includes five wins in their last six games, including a sweep of the Kansas City Royals. The Giants' pitching staff has been particularly strong, with a 2.04 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in their last six outings. St. Louis, on the other hand, is coming off a disappointing series against the Toronto Blue Jays, where they failed to score more than three runs in each game. Based on these statistics and trends, it is advisable to wager on a San Francisco Giants victory in their upcoming game at home.

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