Game Details
- Time: 7:35 PM ET / 4:35 PM PT
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: FDSNMW, FDSNSUN, ESPN+
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | 2025 Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | Sonny Gray (RHP) | 11–6, 4.30 ERA, 1.28 WHIP |
| Rays | Joe Boyle (RHP) | 1–2, 4.68 ERA, 1.42 WHIP |
Gray is looking to bounce back after allowing 6 ER in his last start, while Boyle also struggled, giving up 4 ER in just two innings.
Team Trends
- Cardinals: Snapped a 5-game losing streak with a series win over Miami
- Rays: Riding a 3-game skid after losses to the Yankees and Giants
Players to Watch
St. Louis Cardinals
- Alec Burleson: .287 AVG, 15 HR, 57 RBI — hitting .381 over last 5 games
- Willson Contreras: 16 HR, 66 RBI — team leader in both categories
- Masyn Winn: .260 AVG, 26 doubles, 9 HR — steady contributor
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: 35 HR, 85 RBI — ranks 6th in MLB in homers
- Yandy Díaz: .282 AVG, 20 HR, 22 doubles — consistent bat
- Brandon Lowe: .271 AVG, 24 HR — power threat from the left side
Betting Insights
| Market | Cardinals | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 54.8% | 49.8% |
| ATS Last 10 | 4–6 | 4–6 |
| Over Trends | 6 of last 10 games | 7 of last 10 games |
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals – 121
Tampa Bay Rays 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025
