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Can Cardinals' Pitching Contain Reds' Bats at Great American Ball Park?

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Sep 30, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ben Lively (59) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zach Dalin-USA TODAY Sports

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to face the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 28, fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling contest. The game is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET and will be broadcast on BSOH.


The Cardinals have had a mixed performance in their recent games. In their last outing against the Chicago Cubs, they secured a narrow victory with a score of 7-6, showcasing their ability to come through in clutch situations. Their hitting was particularly impressive, with an average of .395 and an on-base percentage of .41. Key players like Nolan Arenado have been instrumental in driving runs and maintaining offensive pressure.


Sep 30, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Connor Phillips (34) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zach Dalin-USA TODAY Sports

However, consistency has been an issue for the Cardinals. In another recent game against the Baltimore Orioles, they struggled offensively and were shut out with only two hits recorded throughout the game. This inconsistency could be problematic as they head into Cincinnati.


Pitching has also been a mixed bag for St. Louis recently. While their starters have shown promise with an ERA of 4.5 and a WHIP of 1.0 in one game, their bullpen has struggled significantly in others, posting an ERA as high as 6.0 and allowing opponents to hit .471 off them.


Sep 30, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte (16) is called out at home plate in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zach Dalin-USA TODAY Sports

Great American Ball Park is known for being hitter-friendly due to its smaller dimensions compared to other MLB stadiums, which could either exacerbate or alleviate some of these issues depending on how well both teams' pitchers perform under pressure.


For fans looking forward to this matchup, it will be interesting to see if the Cardinals can find consistency both at bat and on the mound against a formidable Reds lineup that thrives at home.


Catch all the action live from Great American Ball Park on May 28th at 6:40 PM ET on BSOH!

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