Venue: Busch Stadium — St. Louis, Missouri
First Pitch: 2:15 PM CT / 12:15 PM PT
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: Bally Sports Midwest, Spectrum SportsNet LA, MLB.TV
WEATHER REPORT — BUSCH STADIUM
Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch
Wind: Blowing out to left at 9–12 mph — boosts right‑handed power
Humidity: 60%
Precipitation: <10% chance
Ballpark Impact:
Busch Stadium is normally neutral‑to‑slightly pitcher‑friendly
Wind out increases HR probability by 10–15%
Expect moderate scoring with potential for early offense
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (SS/OF) — Probable, minor hand soreness
Freddie Freeman (1B) — Probable, routine maintenance
Walker Buehler (SP) — Out, elbow management
Blake Treinen (RP) — Out, shoulder inflammation
St. Louis Cardinals
Nolan Arenado (3B) — Probable, minor back tightness
Lars Nootbaar (OF) — Questionable, hamstring soreness
Sonny Gray (SP) — Out, forearm strain
Ryan Helsley (CL) — Probable, light workload management
TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE
Los Angeles Dodgers (20–14)
Run Differential: +29
Road Record: 9–8
Last 10 Games: 5–5
Offense: 4.92 runs/game
Pitching: 3.98 ERA
Bullpen: 3.72 ERA (top‑10 MLB)
St. Louis Cardinals (20–13)
Run Differential: +17
Home Record: 11–6
Last 10 Games: 7–3
Offense: 4.41 runs/game
Pitching: 3.89 ERA
Bullpen: 3.61 ERA (top‑10 MLB)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Los Angeles Dodgers
Offense inconsistent: 4.2 runs/game over last 8
Rotation depth being tested without Buehler
Bullpen performing well in leverage spots
Betts and Freeman remain elite table‑setters
St. Louis Cardinals
Offense heating up: 5.0 runs/game over last 7
Pitching staff stabilizing despite Gray’s absence
Arenado and Goldschmidt producing strong middle‑order numbers
Excellent situational hitting: .286 AVG w/ RISP last 10 games
PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS
Los Angeles — Bobby Miller (RHP)
2026 Season: 3–2, 3.71 ERA, 1.19 WHIP
Strengths: High‑velocity fastball, swing‑and‑miss slider
Weaknesses: Command volatility early in games
Vs. Cardinals: First career start in St. Louis
St. Louis — Miles Mikolas (RHP)
2026 Season: 2–2, 4.02 ERA, 1.27 WHIP
Strengths: Pitch‑to‑contact efficiency, low walk rate
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power
Vs. Dodgers: 4.11 career ERA
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Miles Mikolas (STL)
Betts excels vs. command‑first righties
Mikolas must avoid middle‑middle fastballs Edge: Dodgers
2. Paul Goldschmidt (STL) vs. Bobby Miller (LAD)
Goldschmidt handles high‑velocity pitching well
Miller’s slider is the key counter Edge: Even
3. Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Busch Stadium Dimensions
Freeman’s gap‑to‑gap power plays well in St. Louis
Wind out boosts his HR potential Edge: Dodgers
4. Nolan Arenado (STL) vs. Dodgers Bullpen
Arenado thrives in late‑inning matchups
Dodgers’ bullpen is strong but vulnerable to elite right‑handed hitters Edge: Cardinals
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Season Series: Dodgers lead 2–1 entering this game
Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 6–4
At Busch Stadium: Cardinals have won 5 of last 8
Games between these teams often trend close and low‑scoring in St. Louis.
BETTING TRENDS
Los Angeles Dodgers
6–2 in last 8 vs. NL Central
Under is 5–2 in last 7 road games
4–1 in last 5 day games
St. Louis Cardinals
7–3 in last 10 home games
Over is 5–2 in last 7 at Busch Stadium
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 149
St. Louis Cardinals 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026
