First Pitch: 5:10 PM PT / 8:10 PM ET
Venue: Chase Field — Phoenix, Arizona
Broadcast: Bally Sports Midwest / Bally Sports Arizona / MLB.TV
Venue & Environment
Ballpark: Chase Field
Surface: Retractable roof (roof status depends on heat)
Dimensions: 330 LF / 374 LCF / 407 CF / 374 RCF / 334 RF
Park Factor: Slightly hitter‑friendly when roof is closed; neutral when open.
Weather Forecast (Phoenix, AZ)
Temperature: 108–112°F Conditions: Clear, extremely hot Wind: Light SE at 5–7 mph Roof Expectation: Roof closed due to extreme heat Impact:
Closed roof → consistent indoor hitting conditions
Boost to line‑drive carry
Run environment: neutral-to-slightly hitter‑friendly
Team Overview
St. Louis Cardinals (51–46)
Starting Pitcher: Andre Pallante (RHP) Record: 51–46 Last 10 Games: 6–4 Road Record: 25–23 Run Differential: +14 Form: Improving; pitching stabilizing; offense showing better balance.
The Cardinals have climbed above .500 thanks to improved rotation depth and clutch hitting. Pallante has been reliable, though not overpowering.
Arizona Diamondbacks (50–48)
Starting Pitcher: Eduardo Rodríguez (LHP) Record: 50–48 Last 10 Games: 5–5 Home Record: 26–23 Run Differential: +6 Form: Competitive; rotation solid; offense inconsistent.
The Diamondbacks remain in the NL Wild Card mix. Rodríguez has been strong at home, and the bullpen has improved.
Injury Report
Cardinals
Nolan Arenado — DAY‑TO‑DAY (back tightness)
Tommy Edman — IL (wrist)
Lars Nootbaar — IL (oblique)
Ryan Helsley — IL (forearm)
Impact: Arenado’s status is crucial for run production. Edman and Nootbaar’s absences weaken lineup depth and outfield defense.
Diamondbacks
Corbin Carroll — DAY‑TO‑DAY (shoulder)
Ketel Marte — IL (hamstring)
Jordan Montgomery — IL (elbow)
Paul Sewald — IL (lat strain)
Impact: Carroll’s availability dramatically affects Arizona’s speed and OBP. Marte’s absence hurts middle‑order consistency.
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
St. Louis — Andre Pallante (RHP)
ERA: 3.74
WHIP: 1.27
K/BB: 2.6
Last 5 Starts: 2–1, 3.60 ERA
Splits:
Road ERA: 3.95
Vs. RHB: .244 avg allowed
Vs. LHB: .258 avg allowed
Profile: Pallante relies on a sinker/slider mix with strong ground‑ball tendencies. Chase Field’s indoor conditions suit his style. He must avoid falling behind in counts, as his fastball is hittable when elevated.
Arizona — Eduardo Rodríguez (LHP)
ERA: 3.42
WHIP: 1.18
K/BB: 3.3
Last 5 Starts: 3–2, 3.20 ERA
Splits:
Home ERA: 3.10
Vs. RHB: .238 avg allowed
Vs. LHB: .244 avg allowed
Profile: Rodríguez mixes a mid‑90s fastball with a cutter and changeup. He’s tough on right‑handed hitters and has been excellent at Chase Field. Cardinals’ right‑handed bats match up reasonably well, but E‑Rod’s command has been sharp.
Key Player Matchups
Cardinals Offense vs Rodríguez
Paul Goldschmidt: Elite vs LHP; major threat
Willson Contreras: Strong vs cutters; power upside
Nolan Arenado (if active): Excellent vs LHP; strong vs sliders
Masyn Winn: Contact hitter; needs BABIP luck
Advantage: Cardinals (if Arenado plays), otherwise slight Arizona edge.
Diamondbacks Offense vs Pallante
Christian Walker: Strong vs sinkers; power threat
Corbin Carroll (if active): Speed/power blend; elite vs RHP
Gabriel Moreno: Good vs sliders; limited power
Jake McCarthy: Speed threat; inconsistent
Advantage: Slight Diamondbacks edge due to home environment.
Series History
2026 Season Series: First meeting
Last 10 Meetings: Cardinals lead 6–4
At Chase Field (last 6): Even, 3–3
Competitive recent history.
Betting Trends
Cardinals
6–4 last 10 games
7–3 last 10 road games
Under is 6–4 in last 10 (pitching strong)
Diamondbacks
5–5 last 10 games
6–4 last 10 home games
Under is 7–3 in last 10 (offense inconsistent)
Head‑to‑Head
Cardinals ML has hit in 4 of last 6
Under has hit in 5 of last 7
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 9
Arizona Diamondbacks – 118
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 18, 2026
