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Marlins play the Cardinals in first of 3-game series
TL;DR
The Miami Marlins face the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of a three-game series on Monday at 6:40 p.m. EDT. Michael McGreevy will pitch for the Cardinals, while Max Meyer takes the mound for the Marlins.
Key points
- Marlins host Cardinals in three-game series
- Game scheduled for Monday at 6:40 p.m. EDT
- Michael McGreevy starts for Cardinals
- Max Meyer starts for Marlins
- Marlins favored at -134
Miami MarlinsSt. Louis CardinalsMichael McGreevyMax Meyer
St. Louis Cardinals (13-8, second in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (10-12, second in the NL East)
Miami; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Michael McGreevy (1-1, 2.49 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Marlins: Max Meyer (1-0, 4.12 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 20 strikeouts)
LINE: Marlins -134, Cardinals +113; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins host the St. Louis Cardinals to open a three-game series.
Miami has an 8-5 record at home and a 10-12 record overall. The Marlins have a 6-3 record in games when they did not give up a home run.
St. Louis is 13-8 overall and 6-3 in road games. The Cardinals have a 9-3 record in games when they record at least eight hits.
The matchup Monday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Liam Hicks has three doubles and four home runs for the Marlins. Otto Lopez is 13 for 38 with three doubles, a triple, two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games.
Jordan Walker leads the Cardinals with 12 extra base hits (four doubles and eight home runs). Alec Burleson is 14 for 42 with three doubles, two home runs and eight RBIs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Marlins: 3-7, .248 batting average, 4.40 ERA, outscored by seven runs
Cardinals: 7-3, .241 batting average, 4.40 ERA, even run differential
INJURIES: Marlins: Christopher Morel: 10-Day IL (oblique), Griffin Conine: 10-Day IL (hamstring), : 10-Day IL (oblique), : 60-Day IL (elbow), Max Acosta: 10-Day IL (oblique), : 60-Day IL (elbow)
Q&A
What time do the Marlins play the Cardinals on Monday?
The Marlins play the Cardinals at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Monday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Marlins vs. Cardinals game?
Michael McGreevy will pitch for the Cardinals and Max Meyer will pitch for the Marlins.
What are the betting odds for the Marlins vs. Cardinals game?
The Marlins are favored at -134, while the Cardinals are at +113, with an over/under of 8.5 runs.
