Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.
First pitch is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. ET.
TV coverage includes NBCS-BA (NBC Sports Bay Area) and Cardinals.TV; streaming available via Fubo and similar platforms.
Starting Pitchers
Cardinals: RHP Andre Pallante (12-6, 3.51 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 98 K in 141.0 IP). Solid season with good control and a strong win total. Has faced the Giants previously with mixed results but provides reliability and length.
Giants: RHP Blade Tidwell (0-2, 4.43 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 36 K in 42.2 IP). Seeking his first win with San Francisco. Limited sample with elevated ERA; previously struggled in a debut outing against St. Louis earlier in his career.
Pallante holds a clear edge in experience, win-loss record, and overall effectiveness.
Venue and Weather
Oracle Park (San Francisco, CA). Forecast: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with mild-to-warm conditions. Highs near 80–84°F, game-time temperatures likely in the low-to-mid 70s. Light west/southwest winds around 5–10 mph. Near-zero precipitation chance; classic cool Bay Area day-game conditions that often favor pitchers.
Injury Reports
Cardinals:
JJ Wetherholt (INF): 10-day IL (wrist).
Everson Pereira (OF): 10-day IL (hand).
Blaze Jordan (INF): 10-day IL (ankle).
Peter Strzelecki (RP): 15-day IL (forearm).
Hunter Dobbins (SP): 15-day IL (forearm).
Longer-term: Max Rajcic (elbow, 60-day IL).
Giants:
Willy Adames (SS): 10-day IL (elbow).
Marcelo Mayer (INF): 10-day IL (forearm).
Víctor Bericoto (OF): 10-day IL (knee).
Longer-term: Harrison Bader, Matt Chapman, multiple pitchers (elbow/forearm/leg/knee issues, mostly 60-day IL).
Projected/recent lineups
Cardinals: Alec Burleson, Iván Herrera, Nolan Gorman, Jordan Walker (if available), Masyn Winn (status permitting), and supporting pieces.
Giants: Jung Hoo Lee, Bryce Eldridge (hot), Rafael Devers, and available infield/outfield options. Key performers: Cardinals — Burleson (high average/RBI), Walker (power), Gorman. Giants — Lee (contact), Eldridge (recent hot streak), Devers (power).
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Pallante (RHP, ground-ball lean) vs. Giants lefty-heavy or power threats (Lee, Eldridge, Devers). His ability to induce weak contact and limit damage has been a strength.
Tidwell (RHP) vs. Cardinals (Burleson, Gorman, Herrera). Experience gap and higher ERA favor St. Louis hitters if Tidwell struggles with command.
Oracle Park’s spacious dimensions and cool conditions typically suppress home runs.
Recent Team Forms
Cardinals (last 10: ~4-6): Struggling offensively at times and dropped the first two games of the series (both one-run losses). Slim-to-none playoff odds remaining. Road mark roughly even (38-36).
Giants (last 10: 6-4; current three-game home winning streak): Playing spoiler effectively after being eliminated. Home record near .500 (35-36). Fourth in NL West.
Series History
Current series: Giants lead 2-0 (won Monday 5-4 in 11 innings, Tuesday 2-1). Seeking the first three-game home sweep of the season. Limited prior 2026 meetings overall.
Betting Trends
Giants strong at home recently and covering in tight games.
Oracle Park frequently produces low-scoring contests.
Pallante’s solid season numbers support Cardinals value.
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals – 113
San Francisco Giants 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026
