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Baez Blasts Cubs: Cardinals Aim for Series Split
16 Aug
Summary
- Joshua Baez hit three home runs in a recent Cardinals victory.
- The Cubs are second in the NL Central with a 72-52 record.
- Edward Cabrera is the expected starter for the Cubs, Hunter Dobbins for the Cardinals.
The St. Louis Cardinals, with a 62-61 record, are slated to face the Chicago Cubs in a Sunday afternoon matchup. This game follows a notable 8-4 victory for the Cardinals, highlighted by Joshua Baez's three-homer performance against the Cubs. The Cubs, currently second in the NL Central with a 72-52 record, will start Edward Cabrera (5-4, 5.10 ERA). Hunter Dobbins (2-3, 3.40 ERA) is the anticipated pitcher for the Cardinals.
The game is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field and will be broadcast on ABC, with streaming available on Fubo. Betting odds favor the Cubs at -167 moneyline, with the Cardinals as underdogs at +135. The over/under for the total runs is set at 8.5.
Several players are recognized for their offensive contributions. Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the Cubs with a .905 OPS, while Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker are key hitters for the Cardinals, with Burleson hitting .285 and Walker driving in 84 RBIs. Both teams have players on the Injured List, including significant absences for the Cubs like Justin Steele and for the Cardinals with Max Rajcic.
