Orioles and Cardinals Set for Three-Game Series Opener
Baltimore on a Roll, St. Louis Struggling
The Baltimore Orioles (29-15) and St. Louis Cardinals (20-26) will kick off a three-game series on Monday night at Busch Stadium. The Orioles have been one of the hottest teams in baseball lately, while the Cardinals have been struggling to find their footing.
Orioles on Fire
The Orioles have won 21 of their last 30 games, including 11 of their last 14 road games. They are currently in first place in the AL East and have a 5.5-game lead over the New York Yankees.
The Orioles' offense has been led by infielder Gunnar Henderson, who has 10 home runs and 30 RBIs. Outfielder Cedric Mullins has also been a key contributor with seven home runs and 25 RBIs.
Cardinals Struggling
The Cardinals have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season. They are currently in last place in the NL Central and have lost seven of their last 10 games.
The Cardinals' offense has been led by outfielder Nolan Arenado, who has 12 home runs and 35 RBIs. However, the rest of the offense has struggled, and the Cardinals have scored the second-fewest runs in the NL.
Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for Monday night's game will be Baltimore's Dean Kremer (3-2, 4.63 ERA) against St. Louis' Jack Flaherty (1-2, 4.50 ERA).
Kremer has been solid this season, but he has not yet thrown a complete game. Flaherty has been struggling lately, but he has a good track record against the Orioles.
Prediction
The Orioles are the clear favorites in this matchup. They have been playing much better than the Cardinals and have a better record against them. However, the Cardinals are at home and will be looking to turn their season around. This could be a close series, but the Orioles should be able to win at least two of the three games.
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