The St. Louis Cardinals (79-77, 79-77 RL, 71-80-5 O/U) face off against the Colorado Rockies (60-96, 78-78 RL, 76-76-4 O/U) in the second game of a three-game series on Wednesday evening. The Cardinals will start pitcher Erick Fedde, while the Rockies will counter with Austin Gomber. The season series is currently tied at 2-2 as they head into this matchup.
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Fedde Takes the Hill for St. Louis
Erick Fedde is set to take the mound for St. Louis. In his last outing, he allowed just one run over six innings against the Pirates, finishing with a no-decision. This season marks a career high for Fedde, boasting a 3.38 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP, along with an 8-9 record across 170.1 innings pitched. However, he has struggled against the Rockies historically, with a 6.30 ERA and a 1-2 record in 20 career innings against them.
The Cardinals are aiming for a winning record as the season comes to a close, having recently taken a home series from the Pirates and a surprising victory against the Guardians last weekend, only allowing 11 runs throughout those games. Nonetheless, the team has not fared well on the road, sitting five games under .500.
Nolan Arenado, usually a powerhouse for the Cardinals, is having an off year by his standards. The 33-year-old third baseman has only seven RBIs this month, contributing to a total of 16 home runs and 70 RBIs, along with a .718 OPS. Against his former team, the Rockies, Arenado has recorded just two RBIs and a .625 OPS this season.
Currently, St. Louis averages 4.08 runs per game, placing them at 25th in the league. Their pitching staff holds a 4.05 ERA, ranking 16th overall.
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Gomber on the Mound for Colorado
Austin Gomber will be the starting pitcher for Colorado on Wednesday. In his last performance, he struggled significantly, giving up six runs (five earned) in just two innings against the Diamondbacks, resulting in a loss. However, he has shown resilience by allowing three or fewer runs in three of his last four games. His season stats include a 4.67 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, and a 5-11 record over 160 innings. Earlier this season, he faced the Cardinals once, surrendering four runs in five innings, and holds an unfortunate 6.55 ERA with a 1-1 record in 22 career innings against them.
The Rockies are on the verge of avoiding a 100-loss season. They recently secured a home series win against the Diamondbacks but faced a tough series loss against the Dodgers, where they scored and allowed 15 runs. At home, they have been competitive, sitting just three games below the .500 mark.
Brenton Doyle has been a standout player for Colorado this season, but his performance has dipped in September, reflected in a low .389 OPS. The 26-year-old has hit 21 home runs and driven in 71 RBIs, with a .770 OPS overall. Against the Cardinals, he has struggled, with only one RBI and a .665 OPS. Doyle is currently dealing with a knee injury and is considered questionable for the game.
Colorado is averaging 4.23 runs per game, ranking them 18th in the league, while their pitching staff carries a 5.29 ERA, placing them at 30th.
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Best Bets for St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies
The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled on the road, losing four of their last six games. Conversely, the Colorado Rockies have shown competitiveness, winning six out of their last ten games, including a series win against the Diamondbacks. Playing at home, the Rockies have won four of their last six contests, making them a tough opponent.
Cardinals pitcher Erick Fedde has faced challenges against the Rockies, holding a 6.30 ERA in 20 career innings against them. The Cardinals have lost five of his last six outings. On the other hand, Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber has kept his team in contention, allowing three or fewer runs in four of his last six games.