The San Diego Padres (76-59) play on Thursday in St. Louis against the St. Louis Cardinals (66-67). First pitch is at 2:15 p.m. ET.
The Cardinals will give the ball to Sonny Gray (11-9, 4.07 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Padres will turn to Michael King (11-7, 3.14 ERA).
Cardinals vs. Padres Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. ET
Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSMW
Probable Pitchers: Gray – STL (11-9, 4.07 ERA) vs King – SD (11-7, 3.14 ERA)
Cardinals vs. Padres Odds
Padres to win: -106
Padres to win: -106
Spread: Padres -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Cardinals vs. Padres Pitcher Performance
Gray |
|
King |
24 |
GS |
25 |
11-9 |
W-L |
11-7 |
4.07 |
ERA |
3.14 |
141.2 |
IP |
146.1 |
36 |
BB |
53 |
175 |
SO |
174 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray
Gray (11-9 with a 4.07 ERA and 175 strikeouts in 141 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Cardinals, his 25th of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, when he went six innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
In 24 games this season, the 34-year-old has an ERA of 4.07, with 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .233 against him.
Gray is looking to record his 11th quality start of the year.
Gray will try to pitch five or more innings for his 10th straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.9 frames per outing.
He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael King
The Padres will send King (11-7) to the mound for his 26th start this season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw five innings against the New York Mets, giving up one earned run while allowing three hits.
The 29-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 3.14 and 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .218.
He has 12 quality starts in 25 chances this season.
King has pitched five or more innings in 10 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 26 chances this season.
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