Carlos Carrasco (4-2, 4.71 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (11-19) go up against Lance Lynn (1-3, 3.82 ERA) and the St. Louis Cardinals (22-9) in the first of a three-game interleague series at Progressive Field. The game starts at 6:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 12 and will air on FSN-MW and STO.
In his last start, Carrasco pitched 7.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out six and walking two in a 10-3 victory over the Royals. Carlos Santana (.240, 21 Rs, 4 HRs, 19 RBIs, 2 SBs) continued his strong season Sunday, going 2 for 4 with one run and three RBIs. The Cardinals were unsuccessful to the Cubs 6-5 the last time Lynn pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing five runs, striking out six and walking two. Kolten Wong (.336, 17 Rs, 4 HRs, 17 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 3 Sunday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is eight runs. The Indians have an 11-19 record SU against the National League. Cleveland has averaged 5.6 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 4.5.
When playing Teams in the American League, the Cardinals have a 22-9 record SU. The Cardinals rank fourth in the NL in scoring, averaging 4.6 runs per game. St. Louis is the top hitting team in the NL with an average of 9.4 hits per contest. St. Louis has an eye for the strike zone, ranking 3.3 in the NL with fourth walks per game. St. Louis’s pitching staff and defense as a whole has been firing on all cylinders so far, averaging an NL-best 3.1 runs allowed per game. They also allow just 7.4 hits per road game, good for tops in the NL.
This game will feature Lynn (RHP) on the mound against the Indians, who have an 8-10 record when they take on a right-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Cardinals will be the right-hander Carrasco. Right-handed starters haven’t been a big issue for them as they sport an 18-5 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – STL, O/U – Over
Notes
St. Louis recorded at least two errors for the sixth time this season.
The Cardinals are 4-1 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Indians are 0-1 in such matchups.
The Cardinals are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded six strikeouts. The Indians have a record of 7-9 when opponents’ pitchers have that many strikeouts or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Cardinals are 14-6. The Indians have a 9-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 17th in runs, Cleveland has earned 134 this season. St. Louis ranks eighth with 142 runs.
Ranking 11th, St. Louis is in the top half of the league in walks, notching 103 this season. Cleveland ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 104.
When the Indians hit at least one home run, they are 10-10. When the Cardinals hit at least one homer, they have a 12-4 record.
