Johnny Cueto (8-1, 2.31 ERA) gets the start for the San Francisco Giants (34-22) as they go up against Adam Wainwright (5-3, 5.71 ERA) and the St. Louis Cardinals (28-26) in the first of a three-game series at Busch Stadium. The game gets underway at 8:15 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 3 and will air on CSBA, FSMW and MLBN.
In his last start, Wainwright pitched 7.0 innings, giving up four runs and striking out five in a 9-4 victory over the Nationals. Matt Adams (.316, 15 Rs, 6 HRs, 25 RBIs) went 1 for 3 Wednesday. The Giants were also victorious the last time Cueto pitched. He pitched well, going 6.0 innings, allowing two, striking out five and walking two in an 8-3 victory over the Rockies. Brandon Belt (.306, 27 Rs, 6 HRs, 27 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Giants, going 2 for 3 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Over their past 10 games, St. Louis’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The Cardinals rank fifth in the majors in home runs with 72. St. Louis’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The Giants average 3.8 walks per game, making them one of the most disciplined teams in the NL. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the San Francisco pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – STL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, San Francisco is 10-6, while St. Louis is 18-13.
The Giants are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 12 strikeouts. The Cardinals have a record of 1-5 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Cardinals are 23-4. The Giants have a 24-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking ninth, San Francisco sits in the top 10 of the league in runs, scoring 248 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top five at second with 293.
Ranking eighth, St. Louis is in the top 10 of the league in walks, notching 185 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top five at third with 211.
When the Cardinals hit at least one home run, they are 23-16. When the Giants hit at least one homer, they have a 22-11 record.
