The New York Mets vs the St. Louis Cardinals is an exciting MLB matchup tonight at Busch Stadium. Both teams will look to pick up a crucial win to boost their standings in their respective divisions. The Cardinals, currently sitting at a record of 54-67, are eager to bounce back after a recent loss. Led by starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, who has a 3-7 record and an ERA of 8.78, the Cardinals will strive to shut down the Mets’ offense. On the other side, the Mets, with a record of 55-66, will rely on left-handed pitcher José Quintana. He has an 0-4 record and a 3.03 ERA.
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Mets vs Cardinals at Busch Stadium
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The game is set to take place on Thursday evening at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:15 PM (Central Time) and will be broadcast on FOX.
Keep an Eye Out For:
– Mets first baseman Pete Alonso leads the team in home runs with an impressive 36. Expect him to provide some power at the plate.
– Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado has been a consistent performer, leading the team in batting average (.287) and home runs (25). He will aim to continue his strong season.
– Both teams have experienced their fair share of injuries. The Mets are missing key players such as Luis Guillorme and Edwin Díaz, while the Cardinals have been impacted by the absence of Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar. The depth and resilience of the remaining players will be crucial.
Injuries
St. Louis Cardinals: SS Tommy Edman (Calf, Day-to-Day), RP Ryan Helsley (Forearm, D60), 2B Nolan Gorman (Back, Day-to-Day), RP Packy Naughton (Forearm, D60), 2B Brendan Donovan (Elbow, D10), C Willson Contreras (Hip, Day-to-Day), SP Jake Woodford (Shoulder, D15), SP Steven Matz (Lat, D15), RP Wilking Rodríguez (Shoulder, D60), CF Lars Nootbaar (Lower Abdomen, Day-to-Day), CF Dylan Carlson (Oblique, D10)
New York Mets: 3B Luis Guillorme (Leg, D10), RP Edwin Díaz (Knee, D60), RF Starling Marte (Migraines, D10), RP John Curtiss (Elbow, D60), RP Bryce Montes de Oca (Elbow, D60), 3B Mark Vientos (Wrist, Day-to-Day), RP Elieser Hernández (Pec, D60), RP Josh Walker (Oblique, D15)
Main photo credits:
Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
