MLB Game Preview: Toronto Blue Jays (36-30) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (36-30)

The Toronto Blue Jays (36-30) travel to Busch Stadium to face the St. Louis Cardinals (36-30) in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The Blue Jays secured a 5-4 extra-innings victory in Game 1, thanks to Alejandro Kirk’s clutch double in the 10th inning.

Game Details

• Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
• Time: 7:45 PM ET
• Venue: Busch Stadium (St. Louis, MO)
• Broadcast: Sportsnet, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest

Team Breakdown & Key Players

Toronto Blue Jays (36-30)

• Last Game: The Blue Jays secured a 5-4 win over the Cardinals, extending their strong form.
• Key Players:
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B) – Batting .275, with eight home runs and 39 walks, ranking 86th in MLB in homers.
  • Alejandro Kirk (C) – Leads the team with a .316 batting average, riding a five-game hitting streak.
  • Chris Bassitt (SP) – Expected starter with a 6-3 record and 3.56 ERA, looking for another dominant outing.
• Strengths: Power hitting, strong bullpen.
• Weaknesses: Road struggles, occasional defensive lapses.

St. Louis Cardinals (36-30)

• Last Game: The Cardinals fell 5-4 to the Blue Jays, despite a late rally.
• Key Players:
  • Lars Nootbaar (OF) – Batting .237, with eight home runs and 28 RBI, ranking 86th in MLB in homers.
  • Masyn Winn (SS) – Provides consistency with a .273 batting average, 11 doubles, and six home runs.
  • Miles Mikolas (SP) – Expected starter with a 4-2 record and 3.96 ERA, looking to contain Toronto’s offense.
• Strengths: Home-field advantage, solid defense.
• Weaknesses: Offensive inconsistency, pitching struggles.

Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights

• Head-to-Head: The Blue Jays lead the series 1-0, winning Game 1 in extra innings.
• Game Strategy:
  • Blue Jays: Need Bassitt to limit runs while relying on their power hitters.
  • Cardinals: Must capitalize on Toronto’s pitching struggles and generate early offense.

Game Odds

Toronto Blue Jays             8.5

St. Louis Cardinals           – 118

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 9, 2025