Blue Jays vs Cardinals: Starting Lineup - Pitching Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays (35-30, third in the AL East) take on the St Louis Cardinals (36-29, second in the NL Central) in their first matchup in a three game set. Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios (2-2, 3.67 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) is in the bump versus Cardinals right hander Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.91 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 44 strikeouts). First pitch is at 7:45 PM ET on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
Tonight's game is the first time the Blue Jays and Cardinals matchup this season
The Cardinals have a 36-29 record overall and a 22-11 record at home.
St Louis is 27-15 in games when they record eight or more hits.
Toronto has a 13-17 record in road games and a 35-30 record overall.
The Blue Jays have gone 15-7 in games when they did not allow a home run.
Toronto Blue Jays Starting Lineup versus The St Louis Cardinals
1. DH Bo Bichette
2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
3. 3B Addison Barger
4. C Alejandro Kirk
5. RF George Springer
6. 2B Andrés Giménez
7. LF Davis Schneider
8. SS Ernie Clement
9. CF Jonatan Clase
SP Jose Berrios
2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
3. 3B Addison Barger
4. C Alejandro Kirk
5. RF George Springer
6. 2B Andrés Giménez
7. LF Davis Schneider
8. SS Ernie Clement
9. CF Jonatan Clase
SP Jose Berrios
TOP PERFORMERS:
Nolan Arenado has 10 doubles, a triple and seven home runs for the Cardinals. Pedro Pages is 6 for 25 with two home runs over the last 10 games.
George Springer has 14 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 28 RBIs for the Blue Jays. Addison Barger is 10 for 34 with a double and five home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES:
Cardinals: 5-5, .241 batting average, 4.75 ERA, outscored by 15 runs
Blue Jays: 8-2, .294 batting average, 4.15 ERA, outscored opponents by 25 runs
INJURIES:
Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore: day-to-day (fatigue), Jordan Walker: 10-Day IL (wrist), Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat)
Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Anthony Santander: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Scherzer: 60-Day IL (thumb), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (back), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Who do you think will win this matchup between the Blue Jays and Cardinals?
Tell us what you think in the poll below.
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JUIN 9 | 131 ANSWERS Blue Jays vs Cardinals: Starting Lineup - Pitching Preview Who do you think will win this matchup between the Blue Jays and Cardinals? | ||
| Toronto Blue Jays | 121 | 92.4 % |
| St Louis Cardinals | 10 | 7.6 % |
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