In the first of a two-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals (35-28) and the Houston Astros (30-35) at Busch Stadium, Jaime Garcia (4-5, 3.89 ERA) and Doug Fister (6-3, 3.34 ERA) get the ball. The Cardinals enter this series looking to continue a five-game winning streak. The game starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 14 and will air on RTSW and FSMW.
In his most recent outing, Garcia pitched 4.2 innings, allowing five runs, striking out three and walking one in a 12-7 victory over the Reds. Matt Carpenter (.285, 44 Rs, 10 HRs, 42 RBIs) played well again Sunday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and three RBIs. The Astros were also victorious the last time Fister pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out five and walking one in a 3-1 victory over the Rangers. Jose Altuve (.344, 46 Rs, 10 HRs, 38 RBIs, 18 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Astros, going 2 for 4 Sunday.
Notes
The Cardinals are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Astros have a 1-4 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Cardinals are 5-24. The Astros have a 7-29 record when opponents outhit them.
Houston ranks in the top 10 of the league at ninth when it comes to home runs, hitting 79 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top five with 85.
Ranking eighth, St. Louis is in the top 10 of the league in walks, notching 217 this season. Houston ranks in the top five at second with 250.
When the Cardinals hit at least one home run, they are 28-16. When the Astros hit at least one homer, they have a 26-23 record.
