The Oakland Athletics visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a Tuesday night showdown at Busch Stadium, with first pitch set for 7:45 p.m. ET. After a dominant 11-3 win in which JJ Bleday hit two homers, Oakland looks to carry the momentum into this matchup against a Cardinals club that sits at 68-71 and in fourth place in the NL Central.
Pitching matchup
– Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (6-10, 5.04 ERA) will start for St. Louis.
– Athletics: Luis Severino (6-11, 4.82 ERA) takes the mound for Oakland.
Season context
– Cardinals: 68-71, fourth in the NL Central.
– Athletics: 64-75, fifth in the AL West.
Where to watch and other notes
– Venue: Busch Stadium
– Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
– Streaming: Fubo
– TV: FS Midwest and NBC Sports California
Injury updates
Cardinals
– Alec Burleson (Wrist) – 10 Day IL
– Nolan Arenado (Shoulder) – 10 Day IL
– Brendan Donovan (Groin) – 10 Day IL
– John King (Back) – 15 Day IL
– Zack Thompson (Lat) – 60 Day IL
– Yohel Pozo (Concussion) – 7 Day IL
Athletics
– Denzel Clarke (Abductor) – 10 Day IL
– Max Muncy (Hand) – 10 Day IL
– Joey Estes (Back) – 15 Day IL
– Jacob Lopez (Flexor) – 15 Day IL
– Jack Perkins (Shoulder) – 15 Day IL
– Luis Medina (Elbow) – 60 Day IL
– Ben Bowden (Lat) – 60 Day IL
– Austin Wynns (Abdomen) – 60 Day IL
– Grant Holman (Shoulder) – 60 Day IL
– Gunnar Hoglund (Hip) – 60 Day IL
– Jose Leclerc (Shoulder) – 60 Day IL
Notable stats to watch
– St. Louis: Willson Contreras has 20 home runs and 74 RBIs, with a .251 batting average, .335 on-base, and .443 slugging in 534 plate appearances.
– Masyn Winn: .256/.311/.370 with nine steals in 516 plate appearances, 9 home runs, 51 RBIs, 69 runs.
– Oakland highlight: Brent Rooker is hitting .270/.342/.495 with 27 homers and 80 RBIs; Tyler Soderstrom has 23 homers, 81 RBIs, and a .271/.344/.470 line in 556 plate appearances.
Betting and odds
– Odds and betting information are provided by BetMGM.
Outlook
With a bullpen and lineup dealing with several injuries on both sides, this game could hinge on timely hitting and how well Mikolas and Severino settle in early. Willson Contreras and Masyn Winn offer sustained offense for the Cardinals, while Oakland will lean on its recent depth and power from players like Rooker and Soderstrom. If Bledy’s hot swing from the previous game carries over, Oakland could push for another productive night at the plate and potentially spark a late-season surge.
Summary
The Athletics head to Busch Stadium for a 7:45 p.m. ET tilt against the Cardinals, aiming to build on a recent win and navigate an injury-ridden roster. Expect a competitive affair with notable power from Contreras, Winn’s contribution on the bases, and impact from the Athletics’ sluggers as both teams jockey for position in their respective leagues. Positive momentum from key performers could offer a brighter closing stretch for either club.