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Athletics host the Cardinals to start 3-game series
TL;DR
The Athletics are set to host the Cardinals in a three-game series starting Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. EDT. The Cardinals currently sit third in the NL Central, while the Athletics lead the AL West.
Key points
- Athletics host the Cardinals for a three-game series
- Game starts at 9:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday
- Cardinals are third in the NL Central
- Athletics are first in the AL West
- Starting pitchers are Andre Pallante and Jeffrey Springs
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St. Louis Cardinals (23-17, third in the NL Central) vs. Athletics (21-19, first in the AL West)
West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (3-3, 4.34 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (3-2, 3.89 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 39 strikeouts)
LINE: Athletics -154, Cardinals +129; over/under is 10 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics host the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday to begin a three-game series.
The Athletics are 21-19 overall and 8-8 at home. The Athletics have an 8-5 record in games decided by one run.
St. Louis is 23-17 overall and 13-7 in road games. The Cardinals have hit 46 total home runs to rank sixth in the NL.
Tuesday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Shea Langeliers leads the Athletics with 11 home runs while slugging .617. Brent Rooker is 11 for 40 with three home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games.
Jordan Walker has eight doubles and 11 home runs for the Cardinals. Ivan Herrera is 12 for 40 with four doubles over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What time does the Athletics vs. Cardinals game start?
The game starts at 9:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Athletics and Cardinals?
Andre Pallante will pitch for the Cardinals, and Jeffrey Springs will pitch for the Athletics.
What are the current standings of the Athletics and Cardinals?
The Athletics are first in the AL West, while the Cardinals are third in the NL Central.
