The Toronto Blue Jays (35-30) travel to Busch Stadium to face the St. Louis Cardinals (36-29) in the opener of a three-game series on Monday, June 9, 2025. Both teams are battling for positioning in their respective divisions, with the Cardinals looking to defend their home turf while the Blue Jays aim to extend their winning momentum.
Game Details
- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
- Time: 7:45 PM ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium (St. Louis, MO)
- Broadcast: FDSMW, SNET
- Radio: 700 WLW (Cincinnati), KMOX 1120 AM (St. Louis)
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Toronto Blue Jays (35-30)
- Last Game: The Blue Jays secured a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins, improving their record to 35-30.
- Key Players:
- José Berríos – Starting pitcher with a 2-2 record, 3.67 ERA, and 70 strikeouts, looking to extend his four-game quality start streak.
- Bo Bichette – Leads the team with 37 RBIs, providing consistent offensive production.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Batting .276, with eight home runs and 38 walks, a key power hitter.
- Strengths: Strong offensive production, aggressive baserunning, and solid bullpen depth.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent starting pitching, defensive lapses.
St. Louis Cardinals (36-29)
- Last Game: The Cardinals secured a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, completing a three-game sweep.
- Key Players:
- Andre Pallante – Starting pitcher with a 4-3 record, 4.91 ERA, and 44 strikeouts, looking to secure his fifth quality start of the season.
- José Ramírez – Batting .333, with 12 home runs and 31 RBIs, leading the Cardinals’ offense.
- Brendan Donovan – Provides elite contact hitting, batting .258, with solid defensive versatility.
- Strengths: Strong pitching depth, disciplined hitting, and home-field advantage.
- Weaknesses: Struggles against power-hitting teams, bullpen inconsistencies.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: The Blue Jays have won 58.3% of their games as favorites this season, while the Cardinals have won 55.6% of their games as favorites.
- Game Strategy:
- Toronto: Needs Berríos to deliver a strong outing and capitalize on St. Louis’ pitching inconsistencies.
- St. Louis: Must control the pace and rely on Ramírez and Donovan to generate runs.
Game Odds
Toronto Blue Jays – 115
St. Louis Cardinals 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 8, 2025
