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Cardinals Look to Extend Dominance at Citi Field Against Mets in Game Two of Series

The St Louis Cardinals will be facing off against the New York Mets in game two of a three-game series at Citi Field. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with St Louis defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Mets beating the San Francisco Giants. The Cardinals are currently in fifth place in the NL Central, while the Mets are in third place in the NL East. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. Sonny Gray will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals, while Adrian Houser will be starting for the Mets. St Louis is the betting favorite for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -125 | Mets +113
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+130) | Mets +1.5 (-153)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 56%.

St. Louis vs New York Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St Louis Cardinals are currently struggling offensively, ranking low in key statistics such as on base percentage and batting average. Nolan Gorman leads the team in home runs, while Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan lead in RBI. In terms of extra base hits, St Louis has 37 doubles, five triples, and 16 home runs. On the pitching side, the team is ranked 15th in Quality Starts and 21st in ERA. Lance Lynn leads in strikeouts with Sonny Gray set to start the next game. The team is currently ranked 23rd in power rankings and has a record of 11-14 this season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets are currently 8th in on-base percentage, 12th in team batting average, 13th in runs scored, and 14th in slugging percentage in the league. Pete Alonso leads the team with seven home runs, while Brandon Nimmo has the most RBI with 15. In terms of pitching, the Mets rank 8th in batting average allowed and 9th in team ERA, with Sean Manaea leading in strikeouts and Reed Garretti in wins. The team has a power ranking of 13 and is currently 13-11 overall, with a ranking of 12th in offense and 16th in defense. Their upcoming starter, Adrian Houser, has a record of 0-2 and an ERA of 7.45 this season.

St Louis Cardinals Dominate Recent Matchups at Citi Field, Sonny Gray Shines on Mound

The St Louis Cardinals have displayed a competitive record in recent games played at Citi Field in New York, securing victory in 10 out of their last 15 matchups. While the team has faced challenges offensively, their pitching staff has maintained a team ERA of 4.11. Notably, ace pitcher Sonny Gray will take the mound on Saturday after a solid start to the season, allowing only two runs in 16.1 innings across three starts, resulting in two wins for the Cardinals. Despite a recent loss to Milwaukee, Gray has demonstrated strong performance on the field. On the opposing side, New York Mets pitcher Adrian Houser has shown inconsistency in his four starts, with varying results in terms of runs allowed. New York has experienced a higher rate of losses in games started by Houser this season.

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