The St. Louis Cardinals (28-29) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Houston Astros (26-34). The contest begins at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Justin Verlander (3-2) to the mound, while Kyle Gibson (4-2) will take the ball for the Cardinals.
Astros vs. Cardinals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Monday, June 3, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: BSMW
Probable Pitchers: Justin Verlander (Astros) – 3-2, 3.26 ERA vs Kyle Gibson (Cardinals) – 4-2, 3.60 ERA
Astros vs. Cardinals Odds
Astros to win: -185
Cardinals to win: +157
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Astros vs. Cardinals Pitcher Performance
Verlander |
|
Gibson |
8 |
GS |
11 |
3-2 |
W-L |
4-2 |
3.26 |
ERA |
3.60 |
47 |
IP |
65 |
15 |
BB |
25 |
44 |
SO |
52 |
Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander
Verlander (3-2) takes the mound for the Astros in his ninth start of the season. He has a 3.26 ERA in 47 2/3 innings pitched, with 44 strikeouts.
In his last appearance on Thursday, the right-hander went seven innings against the Seattle Mariners, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
The 41-year-old has an ERA of 3.26, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in eight games this season. Opponents have a .218 batting average against him.
Verlander is aiming for his third straight quality start.
Verlander will try to last five or more innings for his third straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.9 innings per outing.
In two of his eight total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Gibson
Gibson (4-2) will take the mound for the Cardinals, his 12th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed two hits in six innings pitched against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old has an ERA of 3.60, a 2.08 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.215 in 11 games this season.
In 11 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in six of them.
In 11 starts this season, Gibson has lasted five or more innings 10 times, with an average of 5.9 innings per appearance.
He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 11 chances this season.
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