The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals are set to face off in a National League matchup at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The game is scheduled for May 11, 2025, at 1:35 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
St. Louis Cardinals (21-19, 3rd in NL Central)
- Last Five Games: Win, Win, Win, Win, Win
- Road Record: 6-13
- Batting Average: .261 (2nd in NL)
- Key Players:
- Lars Nootbaar – 9 doubles, 5 home runs, hitting .243
- Willson Contreras – 12-for-32 with a double and 3 home runs in the last 10 games
- Miles Mikolas – 2.15 ERA in his last five starts against Washington
Washington Nationals (17-23, 5th in NL East)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 10-11
- Batting Average: .241 (9th in NL)
- Key Players:
- James Wood – 10 doubles, 10 home runs
- C.J. Abrams – 13-for-39 with 4 doubles in the last 10 games
- MacKenzie Gore – Logged at least 6 innings in 6 of his 8 starts
Pitching Matchup
- Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (RHP) – Has dominated the Nationals in past matchups, posting a 2.15 ERA in his last five starts against them.
- Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (LHP) – A reliable starter who has consistently pitched deep into games, logging 6+ innings in 6 of his 8 starts.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Cardinals’ Strategy: St. Louis enters the game on a five-game winning streak, with their offense clicking. If Mikolas continues his strong form against Washington, they’ll have a solid chance to extend their streak.
- Nationals’ Strategy: Washington is looking to snap a four-game home losing streak. They need Gore to deliver a strong outing and their offense to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 8.5
Washington Nationals – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 10, 2025
