Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
Scheduled First Pitch: 7:15 p.m. CT / 8:15 p.m. ET
Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, Bally Sports Midwest, MLB.TV
WEATHER FORECAST — ST. LOUIS, MO (7:15 p.m. CT)
Temperature: 84°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 8 mph blowing out to left
Conditions: Clear skies
Ballpark Impact: Slight boost for right‑handed pull hitters; warm air increases carry on fly balls.
CURRENT ROSTERS
Colorado Rockies
Lineup:
Brenton Doyle — CF
Ezequiel Tovar — SS
Ryan McMahon — 3B
Nolan Jones — LF
Kris Bryant — RF
Elehuris Montero — 1B
Brendan Rodgers — 2B
Hunter Goodman — DH
Jacob Stallings — C
Bench: Charlie Blackmon, Alan Trejo, Michael Toglia
Bullpen: Justin Lawrence, Tyler Kinley, Nick Mears, Victor Vodnik, Jalen Beeks
St. Louis Cardinals
Lineup:
Masyn Winn — SS
Brendan Donovan — 2B
Paul Goldschmidt — 1B
Nolan Arenado — 3B
Lars Nootbaar — RF
Jordan Walker — LF
Ivan Herrera — C
Alec Burleson — DH
Michael Siani — CF
Bench: Matt Carpenter, Dylan Carlson, Pedro Pagés
Bullpen: Ryan Helsley, Giovanny Gallegos, Andre Pallante, JoJo Romero, Zack Thompson
INJURY REPORT
Colorado Rockies
Kris Bryant – Probable (back tightness)
Brendan Rodgers – Questionable (shoulder)
Kyle Freeland – Out (elbow)
St. Louis Cardinals
Nolan Arenado – Probable (hand soreness)
Jordan Walker – Questionable (ankle)
Steven Matz – Out (forearm)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Colorado Rockies — Last 5 Games
L 3–7 vs San Diego
L 2–6 vs San Diego
W 5–4 vs San Diego
L 1–8 at Arizona
L 4–9 at Arizona Trend: Pitching staff struggling; offense inconsistent outside McMahon and Jones.
St. Louis Cardinals — Last 5 Games
W 6–3 vs Cubs
W 5–2 vs Cubs
L 1–7 at Cincinnati
W 4–3 at Cincinnati
L 2–5 at Cincinnati Trend: Offense improving; pitching stabilizing behind Leahy and Helsley.
SERIES HISTORY
2021–2026: Cardinals lead 23–14
At Busch Stadium: Cardinals lead 13–5
Last meeting (2025): Cardinals 7, Rockies 3
Key trend: St. Louis’ right‑handed power has consistently punished Colorado’s pitching in Busch Stadium.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Paul Goldschmidt (STL) vs Ryan Feltner (COL)
Goldschmidt’s elite bat control vs Feltner’s fastball/slider mix. Feltner must avoid elevated fastballs; Goldschmidt thrives on mistakes up in the zone.
2. Nolan Jones (COL) vs Gordon Leahy (STL)
Jones’ emerging power vs Leahy’s command‑heavy arsenal. Jones has a .910 OPS vs right‑handed pitching this season, making him Colorado’s best chance for run production.
3. Nolan Arenado (STL) vs Justin Lawrence (COL)
Arenado’s ability to handle high‑velocity sliders vs Lawrence’s elite movement. Critical late‑inning duel.
4. Ezequiel Tovar (COL) vs Giovanny Gallegos (STL)
Tovar’s contact skills vs Gallegos’ deceptive fastball/slider combo. If Tovar reaches base, Colorado’s small‑ball pressure increases.
PITCHING OUTLOOK
Ryan Feltner — RHP, Rockies
2026 Stats: 4.89 ERA, 1.41 WHIP
Strengths: Good slider depth, induces weak contact
Concern: Vulnerable to right‑handed power (Goldschmidt, Arenado, Walker)
Advantage: Cardinals struggle vs high‑spin breaking balls
Gordon Leahy — RHP, Cardinals
2026 Stats: 3.56 ERA, 1.18 WHIP
Strengths: Excellent command, strong ground‑ball rate
Concern: Rockies’ left‑handed bats (Jones, McMahon)
Advantage: Colorado struggles vs elite right‑handed starters on the road
BETTING TRENDS
Rockies are 3–10 in their last 13 road games.
Cardinals are 7–3 in their last 10 home games.
Overs have hit in 6 of Colorado’s last 8 games.
Unders have hit in 4 of St. Louis’ last 6 games.
Cardinals have won 8 of the last 10 head‑to‑head meetings.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 8.5
St. Louis Cardinals – 167
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 6, 2026
