The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies will face off in a split doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park after Tuesday’s game was postponed due to inclement weather. The first game is scheduled to start at 1:05 PM ET, with the second game beginning at 6:15 PM ET.
Game Details
- Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Time: Game 1 – 1:05 PM ET Game 2 – 6:15 PM ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- TV Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports Midwest
Team Overview
St. Louis Cardinals (23-19, 3rd in NL Central)
- Win Probability: Underdog (+114)
- Recent Form: Win-Win-Win-Win-Win
- Key Players:
- Lars Nootbaar (6 HR, 22 RBI)
- Willson Contreras (3 HR, 11 RBI in last 10 games)
- Sonny Gray (starting pitcher, 4-1, 3.50 ERA)
- Strengths:
- Riding a nine-game winning streak
- Strong pitching performances in recent games
- Clutch hitting in late-game situations
Philadelphia Phillies (24-17, 2nd in NL East)
- Win Probability: Favorite (-135)
- Recent Form: Loss-Win-Win-Win-Loss
- Key Players:
- Trea Turner (.306 BA, 7 doubles, 2 HR)
- Kyle Schwarber (5 HR, 9 RBI in last 10 games)
- Aaron Nola (starting pitcher, 1-6, 4.89 ERA)
- Strengths:
- Strong home record (13-7)
- Effective offense when out-hitting opponents
- Deep bullpen with late-game reliability
Matchup Breakdown
- Cardinals’ Edge: St. Louis has won nine straight games, showcasing their ability to control the pace and execute in clutch moments. Gray has been solid on the mound, and Contreras has been a key offensive contributor.
- Phillies’ Hope: Philadelphia must capitalize on home-field advantage and generate early offense. Nola has struggled this season but has a strong history against St. Louis batters.
- X-Factor: Kyle Schwarber has been heating up, hitting safely in seven of his last eight games. His power could be a game-changer for the Phillies.
Game 1 Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 8.5
Philadelphia Phillies – 192
Game 2 Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 8
Philadelphia Phillies – 142
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025
