The St. Louis Cardinals (9-9) and New York Mets (11-7) are set to face off in the first game of a four-game series at Citi Field. The Mets have been strong at home, boasting a 5-1 record, while the Cardinals look to improve their road performance after a 1-5 start away from Busch Stadium.
Game Details
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Location: Citi Field, New York, NY
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: SNY, Bally Sports Midwest
Recent Form & Team Outlook
The Mets have been solid, winning six of their last ten games. Their pitching staff has been dominant, posting a 2.66 ERA over that stretch.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals have been inconsistent, going 5-5 in their last ten games. Their offense has been productive, batting .261 as a team, but their pitching has struggled, allowing more runs than they’ve scored.
Probable Pitchers
- St. Louis Cardinals: Andre Pallante (2-0, 2.20 ERA, 13 strikeouts in 16.1 IP)
- New York Mets: Sean Manaea (1-1, 3.50 ERA, 15 strikeouts in 18 IP)
Pallante has been impressive, allowing just four earned runs in 16.1 innings. Manaea, however, has been dealing with an oblique injury and is listed as day-to-day.
Key Players to Watch
- St. Louis Cardinals:
- Brendan Donovan – Leads the team with a .380 batting average, adding six doubles and two home runs.
- Masyn Winn – Has been productive, going 10-for-36 with a home run in his last ten games.
- Nolan Arenado – A veteran leader, batting .252 with two home runs.
- New York Mets:
- Pete Alonso – Has been a force, hitting five home runs and eight doubles.
- Jesse Winker – Provides versatility, going 6-for-29 with extra-base hits in his last ten games.
- Francisco Alvarez – Currently on the 10-day IL with a wrist injury, but his absence could impact the Mets’ lineup.
Matchup Breakdown
- Mets’ Pitching vs. Cardinals’ Offense:
The Mets have been dominant on the mound, while the Cardinals have been effective at the plate. - Cardinals’ Road Struggles:
St. Louis has been poor away from home, winning just one of their six road games. - Bullpen Battle:
The Mets’ bullpen has been strong, while the Cardinals’ relievers have struggled in late-game situations.
St. Louis Cardinals 7.5
New York Mets – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 16, 2025
