Venue, Date & Start Time
First Pitch: 9:10 AM PT / 12:10 PM ET
Ballpark: loanDepot park, Miami, Florida
Weather Outlook (Miami, FL)
Temperature: 77°F at gametime
Wind: 13 mph NE
Conditions: Typical warm, humid Miami environment; roof status not specified but often closed in similar conditions.
Injury Report
St. Louis Cardinals
Hunter Dobbins (SP) — 15‑Day IL, expected return Apr 24
Matt Pushard (RP) — 15‑Day IL, expected return Apr 24
Lars Nootbaar (LF) — 60‑Day IL, expected return May 26
Ixan Henderson (SP) — 60‑Day IL, expected return May 29
Victor Santos (RP) — 60‑Day IL, expected return Jun 1
Miami Marlins
Christopher Morel (LF) — 10‑Day IL, expected return Apr 27
Esteury Ruiz (LF) — 10‑Day IL, expected return May 15
Griffin Conine (LF) — 10‑Day IL, expected return Jun 1
Ronny Henriquez (RP) — 60‑Day IL
Jesus Tinoco (RP) — Out
Probable Pitching Matchup
St. Louis — RHP Kyle Leahy (2–2, 5.21 ERA)
WHIP: 1.53
IP: 19.0 | H: 21 | K: 13 | BB: 8 | HR: 4
Miami — RHP Janson Junk (0–2, 4.50 ERA)
WHIP: 1.32
IP: 22.0 | H: 23 | K: 15 | BB: 6 | HR: 2
Pitching Edge: Slight lean to Miami, as Junk has been more efficient and limits hard contact better than Leahy.
Team Records & Recent Form
St. Louis Cardinals (13–10)
Last 5: W 5‑3, L 5‑3, W 7‑5, W 7‑5, W 9‑4
Team Stats: .232 AVG | 111 R | 26 HR | .325 OBP | 4.78 ERA
Miami Marlins (12–12)
Last 5: L 5‑3, W 5‑3, W 5‑3, L 5‑2, L 7‑5
Team Stats: .253 AVG | 108 R | 17 HR | .331 OBP | 4.05 ERA
Key Player Matchups
St. Louis Offense
Jordan Walker: 8 HR, .292 AVG, 16 RBI (team leader in HR & RBI)
Alec Burleson: 17 RBI, .278 AVG
Miami Offense
Liam Hicks: 4 HR, 21 RBI, .324 AVG
Xavier Edwards: .348 AVG, .431 OBP
Matchup Lens: St. Louis brings more power; Miami brings more contact and on‑base skill. Edwards vs. Leahy is a key matchup given Leahy’s elevated WHIP.
Series History & Context
4/20: Marlins win 5–3
4/21: Cardinals win 5–3
This finale decides the series.
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 8.5
Miami Marlins – 143
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 21, 2026
