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Red Sox's Rafael Devers and Cardinals' Goldschmidt Headline Busch Stadium Clash

As the Boston Red Sox prepare to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, all eyes are on two standout performers: Rafael Devers and Paul Goldschmidt. Devers, the Red Sox's third baseman, has been a force to reckon with, boasting an impressive .500 batting average in one of the previous games, highlighted by a home run and a 1.85 OPS over the last three games. His prowess at the plate could be a game-changer in this upcoming match.


May 14, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera (92) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

On the other side, Paul Goldschmidt, the Cardinals' first baseman, has shown his value with a .250 batting average and a notable performance that includes hitting a home run and achieving a 1.4 OPS in one of their recent outings. His consistent performance makes him a key player for the Cardinals.


The Red Sox have seen significant contributions from other players as well. Jarren Duran, playing left field, impressed with a .600 batting average and an OPS of 2.2 in one game, demonstrating his potential impact on the upcoming game's outcome. Dominic Smith and Garrett Cooper also put up strong numbers, with Smith hitting .333 in one game and Cooper driving in two runs, underscoring the depth of talent in the Red Sox lineup.


May 14, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) hits a double against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

The Cardinals' roster is not short on talent either. Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson have been noteworthy contributors alongside Goldschmidt. Donovan posted a .500 batting average with an RBI in one of the games, while Burleson showcased his power by hitting .600 with a home run and two RBIs in another game.


Pitching could play a crucial role in this matchup as well. For the Red Sox, Brennan Bernardino has shown promise with an ERA of 0.0 and 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings pitched over three games, indicating he could be pivotal in keeping Cardinals hitters at bay.


May 14, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brennan Bernardino (83) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

This showdown promises to be an exciting clash between two teams boasting some of baseball's top talents. Fans can catch all the action live from Busch Stadium in St. Louis on May 18th at 23:15 UTC. The game will be broadcasted on BSMW network for those eager to watch these teams battle it out on the field.

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