Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California
Takeaway: St. Louis and Oakland meet in a matchup between two teams trending upward in May. The Cardinals have won 7 of their last 10 behind strong starting pitching and improved lineup balance, while the Athletics—surprisingly competitive in 2026—continue to grind out wins with speed, defense, and a bullpen that has exceeded expectations. With Michael McGreevy and Luis Medina López on the mound, this game sets up as a contrast in command vs. raw stuff.
Venue & Game Context
Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, CA
- Capacity: ~46,800
- One of MLB’s most pitcher-friendly parks
- Massive foul territory suppresses offense
- Deep power alleys reduce HR probability
- Outfield plays fast in dry conditions
First Pitch: 6:40 PM Pacific Time
Broadcast: Bally Sports Midwest, NBC Sports California, MLB.TV
Weather Outlook
- Temperature: 63–66°F at first pitch
- Humidity: ~58%
- Wind: 12–15 mph blowing out to right-center
- Conditions: Clear skies, cool Bay Area evening
- Run Environment: Neutral — wind helps carry, but park dimensions suppress power
Injury Report
St. Louis Cardinals
- Nolan Arenado — 3B — Day-to-day (back tightness) Expected to play; may DH.
- Tommy Edman — UTIL — Out (wrist) Defense and versatility impacted.
- Ryan Helsley — RP — Day-to-day (shoulder fatigue) Closer availability uncertain.
Athletics
- Zack Gelof — 2B — Day-to-day (ankle) Trending toward playing; mobility may be limited.
- Mason Miller — RP — Out (elbow) Bullpen loses elite late-inning weapon.
- Esteury Ruiz — OF — Day-to-day (hamstring) Speed threat may be limited or unavailable.
Team Records & Recent Form
St. Louis Cardinals (24–17)
- Last 10 games: 7–3
- Road record: 12–10
- Run differential: +22
- Trend: Pitching staff surging; offense improving with RISP
Athletics (21–20)
- Last 10 games: 6–4
- Home record: 11–9
- Run differential: -5
- Trend: Bullpen outperforming expectations; lineup inconsistent but opportunistic
Recent Team Form Indicators
St. Louis
- Averaging 4.9 runs per game over last 10
- Bullpen ERA last 7 days: 3.41
- Rotation ERA last 10 games: 3.48
- Defense ranks top‑10 in MLB in efficiency
Athletics
- Averaging 4.3 runs per game over last 10
- Bullpen ERA last 7 days: 3.72
- Rotation ERA last 10 games: 4.11
- Young core (Soderstrom, Butler, Gelof) driving production
Probable Pitching Matchup
St. Louis — Michael McGreevy (RHP)
- Season: 3.66 ERA, 1.25 WHIP
- Strengths: Command, ground-ball ability, efficient innings
- Weaknesses: Limited swing-and-miss; vulnerable to left-handed power
- Matchup note: Oakland’s righties (Soderstrom, Langeliers) are key threats
Athletics — Luis Medina López (RHP)
- Season: 4.12 ERA, 1.33 WHIP
- Strengths: Power fastball, sharp slider, high strikeout upside
- Weaknesses: Walks, occasional HR vulnerability
- Matchup note: Cardinals’ lefties (Gorman, Donovan) loom large
Pitching Edge: St. Louis — McGreevy’s command and consistency outweigh López’s volatility.
Key Player Matchups
1. Paul Goldschmidt (STL) vs. Luis Medina López (OAK)
- Goldschmidt heating up with rising hard-contact rate
- López must avoid middle-in fastballs Impact: Goldschmidt is St. Louis’ biggest HR threat.
2. Tyler Soderstrom (OAK) vs. Michael McGreevy (STL)
- Soderstrom excels vs. right-handed pitching
- McGreevy must keep his sinker down Impact: Soderstrom is Oakland’s best chance for early offense.
3. Nolan Gorman (STL) vs. Athletics Bullpen
- Gorman’s left-handed power plays well vs. Oakland’s righty-heavy relief corps Impact: Gorman is a prime late-inning RBI candidate.
4. Brent Rooker (OAK) vs. Cardinals Pitching
- Rooker’s power can change a game with one swing
- St. Louis must avoid giving him fastballs in the zone Impact: Rooker is Oakland’s most dangerous bat.
Series History
- Season series: Cardinals lead 1–0
- Last 10 meetings: Cardinals 7–3
- At Oakland Coliseum: St. Louis has won 4 of last 6
- Games often low-scoring due to park factors
Betting Trends
St. Louis
- 6–2 in last 8 road games
- Under is 5–2 in last 7
- 5–1 in last 6 vs. Oakland
Athletics
- 6–3 in last 9 home games
- Over is 6–4 in last 10
- 4–1 in last 5 vs. NL opponents
Matchup Trends
- Under has hit in 4 of last 6 meetings
- Cardinals have scored first in 7 of last 10 matchups
- Athletics have allowed 5+ runs in 6 of last 10 games
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 9.5
Athletics – 108
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, May 13, 2026
