Rockies vs Cardinals Picks and Prediction – 6/9/2024

Rockies vs Cardinals Prediction

The Colorado Rockies stay on the road Sunday with another game in Saint Louis against the Cardinals. Colorado is one of the worst teams in the National League 19 games below .500 following a loss in game two of this set. The Colorado offense has been well below average this season with just 528 hits and 257 runs scored in just over 60 games. The Colorado pitching is one of the worst in the league as well with a 5.40 ERA after giving up eight runs in their last loss period for other MLB news see our MLB Picks.

Austin Gomber got the start for Colorado game in two of this series giving up four runs on six hits across 5 innings of work. Matt Carasiti came on in relief to give up three runs on three hits after recording just two outs resulting in the loss. As a team Colorado compiled 10 hits to score five runs in the game. Michael Togila led the way for the Colorado offense from the 9 hole with two hits in four at bats to drive in three total runs.

The Saint Louis Cardinals stay on their home field Sunday two games below .500 having won two of the last three. The Cardinals will send Andre Pallante to the bump to make the start in the final game of this series. Sunday will be the 12^th appearance and 3^rd start of the year for Pallante. Through 12 outings Pallante has given up fourteen runs on 23 hits across 19 innings resulting in a 6.16 ERA.

Masyn Winn is the offensive leader this season for Saint Louis with a .310 batting average in 56 games played this season. Nolan Arenado leads the team with 57 hits overall this year. Nolan Gorman is the power for Saint Louis leading the team with fourteen home runs and 30 two RBI's.