The St. Louis Cardinals (5-6) will play the Philadelphia Phillies (5-5) in game two of their three-game series.
The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 5-3 in extra innings yesterday. Spencer Turnbill pitched 6.0 innings, giving up two hits and zero earned runs. He walked one and struck six in the game. Brandon Marsh was 2 for 4, hitting a home run and scoring twice.
St. Louis is coming off a 5-3 loss in 10 innings to the Phillies last night. Miles Mikola lasted 6.2 innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs. He walked two and struck out three in the loss. Ivan Herrera was 1 for 3 in the game, hitting a home run, and scoring two runs. Masyn Winn also collected two hits and drove in a run in defeat.
Will the Cardinals get back on track and snap their two game skid, or will the Phillies find a way to get their second win in a row?
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Philadelphia Phillies |
-1.5 +130 |
O7.5 -105 |
-135 |
| St. Louis Cardinals |
+1.5 -155 |
U7.5 -115 |
+114 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Cardinals vs. Phillies Game Details
- Fixture: Philadelphia @ St. Louis
- Date and Time: April 9, 2024, @ 7:45 pm EST
- Location: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
- Weather: Cloudy and 65 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| St. Louis Cardinals | vs. | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 5-6 | Record | 5-5 |
| 4.00 | Runs/G | 4.10 |
| .217 | BA | .233 |
| .635 | OPS | .678 |
| 8 | HR | 11 |
| 3 | SB | 12 |
| 4.55 | ERA | 4.05 |
| 1.35 | WHIP | 1.21 |
| 9.64 | K/G | 8.6 |
| 3 | Quality Starts | 4 |
| 3 | Errors | 7 |
Key Stats
St. Louis Cardinals
Sonny Gray (RHP) will get the start for the Cards in today’s game. Gray will be making his first start of the season after starting off on the injured list. Brenden Donovan leads the team with a .278 batting average and an OBP of .422. Nolan Gorman has hit a team-high two home runs and seven RBIs.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies are expected to start Zack Wheeler (RHP) for today’s game. Wheeler has started the season 0-1 with a 0.75 ERA and 15 strikeouts. Brandon Marsh is batting .310 and has three home runs, leading the team in both. Bryce Harper has also crushed three home runs and has a team high seven RBIs.
Game Prediction
Zack Wheeler has been special this season. Even though he is 0-1, he has only surrendered one run on the young season. The Cardinals already struggle to hit the ball, and facing Wheeler is not a cure for that ailment. On the flip side, Sonny Gray is making is coming off a hamstring injury to face a good Phillies lineup. Look for Bryce Harper and Company to tee off early in this one.
Final Pick
Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+130) and O7.5 (-105)
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