Venue: Busch Stadium — St. Louis, Missouri
First Pitch: 4:15 PM CT / 2:15 PM PT
Broadcast: SportsNet LA / Bally Sports Midwest / MLB.tv
WEATHER REPORT — ST. LOUIS
Temperature: 72–75°F
Wind: 9–12 mph blowing out to left‑center
Sky: Mostly sunny
Impact:
Boost for right‑handed power hitters
Slight downgrade for fly‑ball pitchers
Warm air = better carry on deep balls
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Walker Buehler — IL (elbow)
Bobby Miller — IL (shoulder)
Max Muncy — IL (oblique)
Jason Heyward — day‑to‑day (hip)
Joe Kelly — IL (shoulder)
Dodgers’ rotation depth is tested, but the lineup remains elite.
St. Louis Cardinals
Lars Nootbaar — IL (hamstring)
Tommy Edman — IL (wrist)
Steven Matz — IL (back)
Giovanny Gallegos — IL (shoulder)
Willson Contreras — day‑to‑day (hand)
St. Louis is missing key defensive and on‑base pieces but remains competitive.
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUP
Los Angeles — RHP Tyler Glasnow (3–1, 3.28 ERA, 1.07 WHIP)
Glasnow has been dominant early in 2026. Elite strikeout rate, improved walk rate, and excellent road splits. His fastball/slider combo is overpowering when he’s ahead in counts.
St. Louis — RHP Sonny Gray (4–1, 2.91 ERA, 1.14 WHIP)
Gray continues to be one of MLB’s most consistent starters. Excellent command, elite curveball, and strong home performance. Dodgers’ right‑heavy lineup is a challenging matchup.
Pitching Edge: Slight to Dodgers (Glasnow’s strikeout ceiling).
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Los Angeles Dodgers (20–12)
Last 10: 6–4
Road record: 9–7
Runs per game last 10: 5.3
Team ERA last 10: 3.72
The Dodgers are playing balanced baseball with elite run production.
St. Louis Cardinals (19–13)
Last 10: 7–3
Home record: 10–6
Runs per game last 10: 4.8
Team ERA last 10: 3.94
St. Louis is one of the hottest teams in the NL, especially at home.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Sonny Gray
Betts is hitting .325 with 6 HR in his last 15 games.
Gray’s curveball is elite, but Betts crushes breaking balls. Micro‑edge: Betts
2. Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Cardinals Bullpen
Freeman has a .410 OBP in his last 12 games.
Cardinals bullpen ERA last 10: 4.62 Micro‑edge: Freeman
3. Nolan Arenado (STL) vs. Tyler Glasnow
Arenado is hitting .310 in his last 10.
Glasnow’s high‑spin fastball can challenge Arenado’s swing plane. Micro‑edge: Glasnow
4. Paul Goldschmidt (STL) vs. Dodgers Middle Relief
Goldschmidt has a .375 OBP in his last 10.
Dodgers middle relief has been inconsistent without Kelly. Micro‑edge: Goldschmidt
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Season Series: Dodgers lead 1–0 (LAD won 3–1 on May 1)
Last 10 meetings: Dodgers lead 6–4
At Busch Stadium: Dodgers 4–3 in last 7
Los Angeles has had a slight edge in recent years.
BETTING TRENDS
Los Angeles Dodgers
6–4 last 10
5–2 in last 7 road games
Over is 6–4 in last 10
7–3 in last 10 vs. NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals
7–3 last 10
6–2 in last 8 home games
Under is 6–4 in last 10
5–2 in last 7 vs. NL West
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 131
St. Louis Cardinals 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 1, 2026
