The Cardinals and Rockies face off in the rubber match of their three-game National League series with first pitch is scheduled for 3:10 PM ET. Both teams looking to secure the series win after splitting the first two games. The Cardinals are favored to bounce back after Tuesday’s 8–4 loss, while the Rockies aim to build on their best offensive showing of the month.
Matchup Overview
- Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
- Time: 3:10 PM ET
- Broadcast: MLB Network, FuboTV, Bally Sports Midwest, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain
- Streaming: MLB.TV (regional restrictions may apply)
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | Andre Pallante (RHP) | 5–6 | 4.71 | 1.33 | 67 |
| Rockies | Kyle Freeland (LHP) | 2–10 | 5.19 | 1.57 | 70 |
- Andre Pallante has logged seven quality starts this season and averages 5.5 innings per outing. He’s coming off a rough start vs. Arizona (4.2 IP, 5 ER, 9 H) but has held opponents to a .257 batting average overall.
- Kyle Freeland has a .306 opponent batting average and has allowed 5+ runs in 6 of his last 9 starts. He’s posted 10 quality starts but struggles at home, especially against power-heavy lineups.
Key Players to Watch
St. Louis Cardinals
- Willson Contreras: .258 AVG, 13 HR, 57 RBI – homered and drove in 2 runs Monday; hitting .316 over last 5 games.
- Brendan Donovan: .295 AVG, 8 HR, 39 RBI – team leader in batting average; 16-for-42 (.381) over last 10 games.
- Nolan Arenado: .244 AVG, 10 HR, 42 RBI – former Rockies star returns to Coors Field; 2 hits Tuesday.
- Masyn Winn: .267 AVG, 7 HR – 3 hits Monday; 4 doubles in last 10 games.
Colorado Rockies
- Hunter Goodman: .278 AVG, 18 HR, 56 RBI – team leader in all three categories; ranks top 40 in MLB in HR and RBI.
- Mickey Moniak: .271 AVG, 14 HR – homered Monday and scored twice Tuesday.
- Ryan McMahon: .218 AVG, 15 HR – hit a 3-run homer Tuesday; 4 HR in last 10 games.
- Jordan Beck: .271 AVG, 11 HR – consistent bat with 18 doubles and 5 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 |
- Cardinals are 23–30 on the road and have gone 3–7 in their last 10 games, allowing 5+ runs in 6 of those contests.
- Rockies are 13–38 at home but have won 4 of their last 10, including Tuesday’s 8-run outburst.
Final Takeaway
The Cardinals vs. Rockies matchup features two struggling rotations and two lineups capable of putting up crooked numbers. With Andre Pallante and Kyle Freeland both fighting inconsistency, expect early scoring and bullpen involvement. The Cardinals’ deeper lineup and playoff urgency give them the edge, but Colorado’s power bats—led by Hunter Goodman, Ryan McMahon, and Mickey Moniak—could keep things close.
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals – 192
Colorado Rockies 11
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
