St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — The St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres, both carrying 23-16 records, meet Sunday afternoon at PETCO Park in the finale of their four-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. under clear skies with temperatures at 72 degrees.
The Cardinals list right-handers Kyle Leahy (4-3) and Walker Buehler (2-2) as probable starters. The Padres have not announced their starter, but right-hander Randy Vásquez, who earned the win Saturday, is a key arm to watch.
Players to watch: St. Louis pitcher Dustin May allowed two earned runs in six innings Saturday and struck out seven in a no-decision. He has posted a 3.00 ERA over his last four outings, all quality starts. For San Diego, Vásquez worked five innings of one-run ball Saturday, fanning six, and has allowed three earned runs or fewer in four of his five starts this season.
St. Louis took the opener 2-1 on Thursday and won 6-0 on Friday before San Diego evened the series with a 4-2 victory Saturday. Nathan Church drove in the Cardinals’ only run Saturday, going 2 for 3. The Padres got strong relief from Mason Miller (1.1 scoreless innings, four strikeouts) and Jeremiah Estrada (one perfect inning).
Sportsbooks installed San Diego as a -1.5 run-line favorite, with an over/under of 8.5. Interstat’s game simulator projects an 8-4 Cardinals victory.
Both teams are off Monday. St. Louis travels to for a three-game series beginning Tuesday. San Diego visits Milwaukee for a three-game set Tuesday.