Cardinals at Phillies 6/20/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions
The Cardinals are coming in with a losing mindset here recently. The Cardinals dropped 5 out of the last 6 and it really is showing on the team the stress this can cause. The Cardinals were able to score only 5 runs in the first game and still lost as the pitching staff allowed the Phillies to get a total of 6 runs in the game.
The Cardinals are coming into this game with a total of 299 runs being scored and are hitting at a clip of .244 on the season so far. The Cardinals have a team ERA that sits at 3.71 on the season.
Jake Arrieta is the pitcher taking the mound for the Phillies in the game. On the year so far Arrieta has been able to throw a total of 73 innings with 49 strikeouts. He has posted a 5-5 record with a 3.33 ERA.
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The Cardinals may not be the best team in the league, but when compared to the hitting the Cards have the edge, overall pitching the Cards have the edge and most importantly the Cardinals have the edge when it comes to the starting pitching. Wacha will be a master on the mound and shut down the Phillies offense and Arrieta will pitch some great ball, but get roughed up when he tires. Final Score Prediction, Saint Louis Cardinals win 6-2