The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals are set to open a three-game series on May 2, 2025, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast live on SNY and FDSNMWX.
New York has dominated the season series so far, leading 4-0 against St. Louis.
Starting Pitchers
New York Mets – Clay Holmes (3-1, 2.64 ERA)
Holmes has been a reliable arm for the Mets, posting a 2.64 ERA across six starts this season. He has recorded 36 strikeouts in 30.2 innings and is coming off a five-inning shutout performance against Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals – Sonny Gray (3-0, 3.60 ERA)
Gray has been solid, ranking 10th in MLB in strikeouts per nine innings (10.2 K/9). He has recorded three quality starts this season and is averaging six innings per appearance.
Team Form and Key Players
New York Mets
New York has been strong offensively, ranking fourth in the NL in home runs (36) and seventh in slugging percentage (.416).
Key Players:
- Pete Alonso – Leads the team with seven home runs and 28 RBIs, batting .342.
- Francisco Lindor – Batting .359 over his last 10 games, providing consistency at the plate.
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis has been solid at home, holding a 10-5 record at Busch Stadium. Their offense ranks third in MLB in total hits (279) and 10th in runs scored (146).
Key Players:
- Brendan Donovan – Batting .333 with nine doubles and three home runs.
- Willson Contreras – Has been hot recently, going 12-for-36 in his last 10 games.
Key Matchups and Strategies
- Holmes vs. Cardinals’ Offense – St. Louis ranks third in MLB in total hits, making Holmes’ ability to limit baserunners crucial.
- Gray vs. Mets’ Power Hitters – New York ranks fourth in the NL in home runs, making Gray’s ability to keep the ball in the park a key factor.
- Bullpen Battle – Both teams have had inconsistent relief pitching, making late-game execution critical.
- Home vs. Away Performance – St. Louis has been strong at home, while New York has been 8-8 on the road, setting up an intriguing battle.
Game Odds
New York Mets – 115
St. Louis Cardinals 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 1, 2025
