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MLB Game Preview: St. Louis Cardinals (30-24) vs. Texas Rangers (27-30)

Game Overview

The Cardinals enter this matchup riding a two-game winning streak, having secured back-to-back victories over the Baltimore Orioles. Meanwhile, the Rangers are struggling, having lost three consecutive series against the Yankees, White Sox, and Blue Jays.

St. Louis has a 13-16 road record, while Texas has been strong at home (18-12), making this a critical matchup for both teams.

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
CardinalsMatthew Liberatore (LHP)3-32.731.0151
RangersJack Leiter (RHP)3-24.171.3639

Liberatore has been dominant, allowing just one earned run over seven innings in his last start against Arizona. Leiter, on the other hand, has struggled with control issues, walking five batters in his last outing against the White Sox.

Team Comparisons

CategoryCardinalsRangers
Record32-2427-30
Runs Per Game4.34.1
Batting Average.271.220
Home Runs5257
ERA3.583.07
Bullpen ERA3.444.53

St. Louis ranks top 10 in batting average (.271), while Texas has struggled offensively, ranking 29th in MLB in total hits (404).

Key Players to Watch

St. Louis Cardinals

  • Masyn Winn (SS) – 12-for-40 with two doubles, a home run, and five RBIs over his last 10 games.
  • Brendan Donovan (INF) – Leads the team with a .335 batting average, providing consistent production.
  • Lars Nootbaar (OF) – 8 HR, 24 RBI, hitting .300, riding a three-game hitting streak.

Texas Rangers

  • Wyatt Langford (OF) – 10 HR, 17 extra-base hits, providing middle-of-the-order power.
  • Josh Jung (INF) – Leads the team with a .274 batting average, riding a two-game hitting streak.
  • Jake Burger (INF) – 7-for-39 with three home runs and six RBIs over his last 10 games.

Matchup Breakdown

  • Cardinals’ Contact Hitting vs. Rangers’ Pitching – St. Louis ranks top 10 in batting average, while Texas has struggled with pitching depth.
  • Rangers’ Power vs. Cardinals’ Defense – Texas ranks 16th in home runs, but St. Louis has one of the best defensive infields in MLB.
  • Bullpen Battle – The Cardinals’ bullpen ranks top 10 in ERA (3.44), while the Rangers’ relievers have struggled (4.53 ERA).

Game Odds

St. Louis Cardinals           – 135

Texas Rangers                    9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 29, 2025

Mikey Balhan Sports

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