The St. Louis Cardinals (49-65) play on Wednesday in St. Petersburg against the Tampa Bay Rays (69-46). First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Jalen Beeks (2-3) for the Rays and Dakota Hudson (2-0) for the Cardinals.
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Tampa Bay vs. St. Louis Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
- Probable Pitchers: Beeks – TB (2-3, 6.27 ERA) vs Hudson – STL (2-0, 4.10 ERA)
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Rays vs. Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Beeks | Hudson | |
---|---|---|
8 | GS | 2 |
2-3 | W-L | 2-0 |
6.27 | ERA | 4.10 |
37.1 | IP | 26.1 |
19 | BB | 10 |
40 | SO | 20 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Jalen Beeks
- His most recent time out was in relief on Tuesday, July 4 when the left-hander tossed two innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
- In 27 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 6.27 ERA and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .245 to opposing hitters.
- Beeks is yet to notch a quality start this season.
- In 15 of his 27 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Beeks’ team is 2-6-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In Beeks’ eight starts with a total, the teams have hit the over four times.
Beeks’ Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Phillies | Jul. 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
at Mariners | Jul. 1 | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
at Athletics | Jun. 13 | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
vs. Rangers | Jun. 10 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
vs. Twins | Jun. 6 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Dakota Hudson
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he threw seven innings against the Minnesota Twins, giving up three earned runs.
- He has an ERA of 4.10, a 2.00 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.367 in eight games this season.
- He has earned a quality start one time in two starts this season.
- He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in eight chances this season.
- Hudson has started two games with set spreads, and the Cardinals covered in both chances.
- Hudson’s two starts with a total this season both went over.
Hudson’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Twins | Aug. 2 | 7.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
vs. Cubs | Jul. 27 | 4.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
at Cubs | Jul. 22 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
vs. Marlins | Jul. 19 | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
vs. Nationals | Jul. 15 | 3.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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