The St. Louis Cardinals (45-56) have an away game against the Arizona Diamondbacks (54-47), who are coming off a five-game losing streak. Tuesday’s matchup begins at 9:40 PM ET. The probable starters are Merrill Kelly (9-4) for the Diamondbacks and Steven Matz (1-7) for the Cardinals.
Bet on this matchup: Sign up for DraftKings using our link and earn a first-time depositor bonus!
Arizona vs. St. Louis Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: BSAZ
- Probable Pitchers: Kelly – ARI (9-4, 3.22 ERA) vs Matz – STL (1-7, 4.67 ERA)
Catch MLB games on DIRECTV STREAM! Start your free trial now to watch live sports, entertainment and On Demand TV.
Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kelly | Matz | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 13 |
| 9-4 | W-L | 1-7 |
| 3.22 | ERA | 4.67 |
| 95 | IP | 81 |
| 37 | BB | 29 |
| 98 | SO | 79 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Merrill Kelly
- The righty last appeared on Saturday, June 24 against the San Francisco Giants, when he tossed five innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up 10 hits.
- In 16 games this season, the 34-year-old has a 3.22 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .206 to opposing hitters.
- Kelly is looking to record his 11th quality start of the season in this game.
- In one of his 16 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Kelly and his team have a record of 10-6-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Kelly have a 6-10-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Kelly’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Jun. 24 | 5.0 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Jun. 19 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 14 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 9 | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Braves | Jun. 2 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Steven Matz
- The left-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed five innings while giving up one earned run on three hits in a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
- The 32-year-old has pitched to a 4.67 ERA this season with 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.2 walks per nine across 21 games.
- None of Matz’s 13 starts this season have met the criteria for a quality start.
- In 21 appearances this season, he has finished seven without allowing an earned run.
- The Cardinals have a 5-8-0 record against the spread in Matz’s starts.
- Matz’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in four of 13 games.
Matz’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | Jul. 20 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 15 | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| at White Sox | Jul. 9 | 5.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| at Marlins | Jul. 5 | 2.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | Jun. 29 | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Not all offers available in all states, please visit DraftKings for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
