Miami Marlins vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/19/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Miami Marlins will square off versus the home team of the St. Louis Cardinals in the final match of an MLB National League inter-Division three-game battle at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Wednesday afternoon.
Miami struggled after dropping their overall standing to 53-44, posting a 23-26 record when playing away from home after losing five consecutive road contests and placing third in the N.L. East is ten games behind the Atlanta Braves in first place and one game back in the race for the final wild card seat in the N.L.
The Marlins accumulated 403 runs scored to date but also wasted 418, for a run differential of -15 throughout the season. The Miami Marlins come into this closing game looking to snap a five-game losing streak.
Last night, Miami went 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position, leaving 11 batters on base in a 5-2 road loss to St. Louis in 10 frames of action.
Southpaw relief pitcher A.J. Puk (4-4, 4.40 ERA) took the loss for the Fish after allowing two earned runs and one free base in just 0.2 innings.
The Miami Marlins management will turn to right-hander Sandy Alcantara to start the closing game of a series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.
The right-handed starter is 3-8 on the season with a 4.64 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts, conceding 118 hits, 34 free walks, and 13 homers through 120.1 innings pitched this season.
The reigning NL Cy Young Awardee failed to carry on his dominance on the mound after losing his last three starts for the Marlins. Alcantara struggled as the right-hander gave up eight runs (7 earned runs) across 17 innings.
The totals went OVER in five of Miami’s last seven contests, while the Marlins are 0-5 S.U. in their previous five matches.
The Miami Marlins are 5-13 straight up in their last 18 outings versus St. Louis, and the Marlins are 0-8 S.U. in their previous eight road games.
The Miami Marlins are 1-7 straight up in their last eight contests on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Miami Marlins vs St. Louis Cardinals Predictions 7/19/2023
The St. Louis Cardinals will continue their home defense, looking for their fifth straight win, when they host the Miami Marlins in the final series match on Wednesday.
St. Louis improved to 42-53 overall, marked a 21-26 record at home after winning four home matches in a row, and placed fourth in the N.L. Central is ten games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in first place.
The Cardinals have collected 448 runs scored to date but have also surrendered 471, for a run differential of -23 over the year.
The St. Louis Cardinals won three successive series, including one against the Miami Marlins, after winning the first two games played.
On Tuesday, All-Star Third Baseman Nolan Arenado powered the offense of St. Louis with a walk-off three-run blast, while SP Jordan Montgomery allowed just one run through 6.0 innings pitched in the win.
The St. Louis Cardinals rookie skipper Oliver Marmol will counter with righty Dakota Hudson to take on the mound and start the series finale against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old right-handed thrower posted a 1-0 record on the season with an influential ERA of 1.80 and a strong 1.20 WHIP.
He has retired seven opposing hitters in his starts while dropping nine hits, three bases on balls, and one long ball across 10.0 innings pitched.
In his last appearance on the mound, Hudson allowed four hits, zero earned runs, and zero free bases with two strikeouts through 3.1 frames of work in a 9-6 home triumph over the Washington Nationals.
The totals went OVER in 4 of St. Louis’ last five outings, while the Cardinals are 6-1 S.U. in their last seven games played.
The totals went UNDER in 12 of St. Louis’ last 18 contests versus Miami, while the Cardinals are 5-1 straight up in their previous six home matches played.
The St. Louis Cardinals are 7-1 S.U. in their last eight outings when playing at home against the Miami Marlins.
Miami Marlins vs. St. Louis Cardinals The MLB Pick for this contest is Miami.
The Marlins will prevent a sweep in the road series with the reigning NL Cy Young Awardee Sandy Alcantara on the mound versus the less experienced Dakota Hudson of the Cardinals.
Alcantara has pitched 120.1 frames for the season, while Hudson has pitched 10.0 innings. Look for Miami to take the win and snap a five-game losing streak on Wednesday. Prediction: The Miami Marlins will win 5-3.
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Miami Marlins vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/19/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 2:15 PM ET
Location: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023
TV: BSMW
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Miami Marlins -128
MLB Totals: 8.5