The St. Louis Cardinals are set to go head-to-head with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on June 19, 2024, starting at 12:40 pm under expected light rain conditions.

Leading the charge for the Cardinals will be Kyle Gibson, who carries an impressive ERA of 3.442. The starting pitcher for the Marlins has not been announced yet.

In the National League Central Division, the Cardinals find themselves in 5th place with a record of 36-35, reflecting a .510 winning percentage. Their performance within the division shows an even split with 9 wins and 9 losses. Recently, they’ve been on a roll with 7 wins in their last 10 outings, accompanied by a two-win streak. The Cardinals have played better on the road (19-20) compared to their home record (17-15), with a stronger showing in day games (15 wins) over nights (21 wins). They have posted 276 runs scored and have conceded 313.

Conversely, the Marlins are struggling this season, positioned at 15th in the National League Eastern Division with a 23-49 record that translates to a .320 winning percentage. In divisional matchups, they’ve only secured 5 wins against 17 losses. Their recent form demonstrates major challenges, with just 2 victories in their last 10 games and a current six-game losing streak. At their home field, they’ve won 12 out of 38 games, with a slightly better but still underwhelming record of 11-23 on the road. They’ve accrued 11 victories in day games against 12 in night encounters. Offensively, the Marlins have accumulated 251 runs, while defensively, they’ve given up a hefty 368 runs.