Venue: loanDepot Park, Miami, FL
First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Midwest
Match Overview
The Cardinals limp into Miami riding a five-game losing streak, while the Marlins aim to build on a rare win and capitalize on home-field advantage. Both teams are under .500 and clinging to faint Wild Card hopes, making this series a potential turning point.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | Matthew Liberatore | 6-10 | 4.08 | 1.29 | 88 |
| Marlins | Eury Pérez | 5-3 | 3.58 | 0.98 | 60 |
- Liberatore allowed 3 ER in 4 IP vs. Colorado last week and has struggled with consistency.
- Pérez has a 2.08 ERA in four home starts and struck out 8 in his last outing vs. Cleveland.
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | Cardinals | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Games | 4-6 | 3-7 |
| Batting Avg | .257 | .241 |
| Team ERA | 4.30 | 5.64 |
| Road/Home Record | 26-34 (road) | 28-31 (home) |
| HRs Allowed | 49 losses when allowing HR | 20-10 when hitting 2+ HRs |
- St. Louis was swept by the Yankees over the weekend, including a brutal 8–4 loss Sunday with 4 unearned runs in the ninth.
- Miami has lost 11 of its last 15 games and is without All-Star Kyle Stowers (oblique).
Players to Watch
- Cardinals:
- Alec Burleson: .283 AVG, 15 HR, 19 doubles
- Pedro Pages: 13-for-29, 3 HR, 3 doubles in last 10 games
- Marlins:
- Xavier Edwards: .304 AVG, 34 RBI
- Otto Lopez: .241 AVG, 11 HR, 38 BB
- Agustin Ramirez: 18 HR, 25 doubles
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 7.5
Miami Marlins – 149
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 17, 2025
