The Cardinals are looking to build on their 6–2 win in the opener. This matchup features struggling rotations, hot bats, and betting intrigue—making it a prime target for MLB fans, fantasy baseball players, and sports bettors.
Matchup Overview
- Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Time: 8:40 PM ET
- Broadcast: FDSNMW (Cardinals), COLR (Rockies)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Opponent AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | Erick Fedde (RHP) | 3–9 | 4.83 | 1.47 | .263 |
| Rockies | Bradley Blalock (RHP) | 0–2 | 9.97 | 1.80 | .363 |
- Fedde has allowed 3+ earned runs in four straight starts and owns a 5.69 expected ERA. He’s recorded six quality starts in 19 outings.
- Blalock has struggled mightily, especially at home, where he carries a 16.76 ERA across three appearances.
Key Players to Watch
St. Louis Cardinals
- Willson Contreras: .256 AVG, 13 HR, 57 RBI – homered and drove in the go-ahead run Monday.
- Masyn Winn: .264 AVG, 19 doubles, 7 HR – batting .350 over his last five games.
- Brendan Donovan: .291 AVG, 22 doubles, 8 HR – ranks top 20 in MLB batting average.
- Alec Burleson: .293 AVG, 12 HR – riding a five-game hit streak.
Colorado Rockies
- Hunter Goodman: .279 AVG, 18 HR, 56 RBI – team leader in all three categories.
- Jordan Beck: .275 AVG, 11 HR – adds speed and gap power with 18 doubles and 5 triples.
- Ryan McMahon: .217 AVG, 15 HR – modest five-game hit streak entering Tuesday.
- Mickey Moniak: .267 AVG, 14 HR – consistent contributor with six triples.
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Cardinals | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | .253 (9th MLB) | .233 (25th MLB) |
| Slugging Percentage | .394 (18th) | .384 (23rd) |
| Home Runs | 100 (21st) | 96 (23rd) |
| Runs Scored | 457 (12th) | 355 (28th) |
| Team ERA | 4.17 (22nd) | 5.57 (30th) |
| WHIP | 1.27 | 1.57 |
- St. Louis snapped a three-game losing streak Monday with 15 hits and strong bullpen support.
- Colorado has lost 76 of its first 100 games and ranks last in MLB in on-base percentage (.292).
Final Takeaway
The Cardinals vs. Rockies matchup on July 22, 2025, features two vulnerable pitchers and two lineups capable of putting up crooked numbers. With Erick Fedde and Bradley Blalock both struggling, expect early scoring and a potential slugfest at altitude. The Cardinals’ deeper lineup and bullpen give them the edge, but Colorado’s power bats—led by Hunter Goodman and Jordan Beck—could keep things interesting.
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals – 158
Colorado Rockies 12
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 21, 2025
