St Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins 4/20/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The St. Louis Cardinals (6-3) will be hitting long balls versus the Miami Marlins (4-6) in Game 2 of the NL Inter-Division three-game competition at loanDepot Park in Miami on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 6:40 PM ET.
St. Louis will try to continue their success after taking game 1 of a series against the Miami Marlins at 5-1 on Tuesday. The Cardinals get ready for a back-to-back victory over the Marlins on Wednesday night.
St. Louis took the lead at 6-3 in the National League Central Division with a .667 team percentage after gaining 48 runs while losing 30 for a +18 run difference this season.
Designated Hitter Albert Pujols drove two runs on two base hits while Left Fielder Tyler O’Neill and Shortstop Paul DeJong contributed one run on one hit each with a walk and an RBI apiece in leading the Cardinals.
Third Baseman Nolan Arenado led St. Louis’ batters with 4 home runs and 12 RBIs with a batting average of .382 while adding .462 OBA and a slugging percentage of .882.
The Cardinals will be sending right-hander Miles Mikolas to the pitcher’s mound to start the second installment of a series against the Marlins on Wednesday. Mikolas is 1-0 with 2.61 ERA and a WHIP at 1.16 while striking out 8 batters in his career start in the majors this 2022 season.
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St Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins Predictions 4/20/2022
The Miami Marlins concluded a series with a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at 3-1 over the weekend but failed to continue their success after losing game 1 of a series to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
Miami dropped to 4th place at 4-6 in the National League East Division with a team percentage at .400 with 4 games behind first-place while collecting 40 runs but wasted 42 for a run difference of -2 on the year.
In losing to the Cardinals, RF Bryan De La Cruz carried the offense for the Marlins with a one-run score on one hit and added an RBI in the loss. Pitcher Jesús Luzardo lasted for 4.1 innings of work while giving away 7 hits, 4 earned runs, and 2 walks but struck out 3 St. Louis batters in the losing effort.
The batting leaders for Miami are RF Jesus Sanchez with 2 home runs, 8 RBIs, a batting average of .359, an OBP at .375, and a slugging percentage of .641 while 2nd Baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. posted 10 RBIs, 2 homers, and a batting average at .292 for the Fish.
Right-handed starter Sandy Alcantara will take his post on the hill to get the ball for Miami versus St. Louis in the second installment of a series on Wednesday. Alcantara is 1-0 with 3.18 ERA and a WHIP at 1.41 while striking out 9 batters in his MLB career start this regular season.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins. The MLB Pick for this contest is Miami. The Cardinals are playing good baseball with an impressive record this season but the Marlins are playing at home and the Fish won five of their last six matches played at their home field.
Miami will also be sending a solid starter in Alcantara who allowed just two runs in their 4-3 victory over Philadelphia on April 14. Prediction: The Miami Marlins will win at 5-2.
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St Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins 4/20/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 6:40 PM ET
Location: loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
TV: BSMW, Bally Sports Florida
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Miami Marlins -150
MLB Totals: 8