Cardinals Face Giants
St. Louis Cardinals Host San Francisco Giants for Three-Game Series at Oracle Park
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Alec Burleson has delivered a .283 batting average, .345 on-base percentage and .810 OPS, with 21 home runs and 103 RBIs in 605 plate appearances; his 103 RBIs rank second in MLB.
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San Francisco’s Cesar Perdomo pitched six innings without allowing an earned run in the Giants’ loss to the Mets, but New York broke through with a four-run eighth inning.
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Cooper Hjerpe provided a strong relief outing for St. Louis against Colorado, allowing no hits or earned runs while striking out six over four innings.
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Nine Cardinals recorded at least one hit against Colorado, and the 15-hit performance was St. Louis’ highest total since it collected 17 hits on July 3.
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The matchup was listed with San Francisco at -135 and St. Louis at +110, indicating that the Giants were a modest betting favorite despite their 59-85 season record.
The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Francisco Giants for a three-game series starting Monday night at Oracle Park. St. Louis enters at 72-72 after beating Colorado 10-8 on Sunday, while San Francisco sits at 59-85 following a 4-2 loss to the Mets according to PrizePicks. The Cardinals collected 15 hits Sunday, their most since July 3, with Ivan Herrera driving in two runs according to Yahoo Sports.
McGreevy Takes Mound Against Hot-Hitting Cardinals Lineup
Michael McGreevy gets the start for St. Louis with a 6-9 record, 3.97 ERA, and 102 strikeouts. According to DraftKings, betting analysts favor McGreevy over 3.5 strikeouts at plus-money odds. They cite his strikeout total and likelihood of pitching into the fifth or sixth inning. Logan Webb counters for San Francisco with an 8-8 record, 4.21 ERA, and 119 strikeouts according to Viva El Birdos.
Burleson Leads Cardinals' Offensive Push With 103 RBIs
Alec Burleson has been the Cardinals' offensive engine in 2024. According to FanDuel, Burleson is hitting .283 with a .345 on-base percentage and .810 OPS. He has 21 home runs and 103 RBIs in 605 plate appearances. His 103 RBIs rank second in all of Major League Baseball according to FanDuel. The Cardinals' nine-hit barrage Sunday showed their lineup's depth, with contributions across the roster.
Giants Fade Late While Cardinals Build Momentum
San Francisco has won just one of its last four games heading into this series. Cesar Perdomo pitched six shutout innings against the Mets but couldn't hold the lead. New York broke through with a four-run eighth inning to seal a 4-2 Giants loss. Meanwhile, St. Louis showed strong relief pitching Sunday. Cooper Hjerpe struck out six batters over four innings without allowing a hit or earned run.
Giants Listed as Modest Betting Favorite Despite Poor Record
Oddsmakers favored San Francisco at -135 while St. Louis sat at +110. The betting line suggests the Giants are a modest home favorite. According to PrizePicks, a Giants win would return a 1.72x payout on that platform. The game kicks off at 8:10 p.m. ET Monday on NBC and Peacock according to PrizePicks. Despite San Francisco's 59-85 record, home field advantage at Oracle Park keeps them slightly favored in the opener.
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