Bettors are pounding the Cardinals as heavy favorites despite the Rockies splitting the first two games of this series.
Game Overview
The Colorado Rockies come into this matchup having snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 3-0 shutout win over the Cardinals on Tuesday night. Despite that victory, Colorado has been abysmal on the road this season with a 15-46 record away from Coors Field. The Cardinals have been mediocre overall at 61-60 but have played considerably better at Busch Stadium, posting a 35-26 home record. In the season series, the Rockies have surprisingly won 3 of the 5 meetings, including Tuesday's shutout victory behind Kyle Freeland's strong performance.
Key Matchups & Analysis
- Starting Pitching Mismatch
This pitching matchup heavily favors St. Louis, with Austin Gomber (0-6, 6.52 ERA, 1.57 WHIP) facing Michael McGreevy (4-2, 4.40 ERA, 1.22 WHIP). Gomber has been one of the least effective starters in baseball, while McGreevy has shown promise in his limited MLB action this season. - Hunter Goodman's Power Surge
Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman has been a bright spot in Colorado's dismal season, leading the team with 23 home runs including a monster 442-foot blast in Tuesday's win. He's homered in five of his last 12 games and provides the Rockies their best chance for offensive production. - Cardinals' Offensive Leaders
Brendan Donovan (.282/.352/.407) enters on a two-game hitting streak and is batting .375 over his last five games. Alec Burleson (.279/.333/.441) has also been productive at the plate, giving the Cardinals reliable offensive production even with Willson Contreras nursing a foot injury after being hit by a pitch Tuesday. - Ballpark Factor
Busch Stadium plays as a slight pitcher's park with a 0.992 run factor, which could help neutralize some of Colorado's offensive potential. The Cardinals' home field advantage is significant against a Rockies team that's struggled mightily on the road all season.