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The Oakland Athletics continue their series at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. Both teams are out of the playoff picture but playing with pride. Oakland (64-76) sits last in the AL West, while St. Louis (69-71) is fourth in the NL Central.
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Oddsmakers have this as a near pick’em: Athletics -106, Cardinals -112, with the total at 8.5 runs. For recent outcomes, check the updated MLB game results.
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Athletics Can Win If…
They turn offensive potential into runs. Despite a 2-1 loss Tuesday, Nick Kurtz and JJ Bleday both notched doubles, proving Oakland can pressure opposing pitchers.
The A’s rank 5th in MLB in batting average (.253) and 4th in slugging percentage (.433). Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers remain key power threats in the middle of the order.
Jeffrey Springs (4.17 ERA, 1.19 WHIP) gets the ball and has been steady at controlling damage. If he limits baserunners and the A’s bats come alive, Oakland can bounce back.
Cardinals Can Win If…
Matthew Liberatore builds off Tuesday’s momentum. The lefty (4.32 ERA) has shown flashes of reliability and will need to keep the A’s power hitters quiet.
Iván Herrera’s home run drove in both runs Tuesday, and Willson Contreras (20 HR, 74 RBIs) continues to be the anchor of the lineup. St. Louis ranks 8th in doubles (229), giving them extra-base ability even when homers aren’t flying.
“We’re leaning on our young guys, and they’re showing they belong,” manager Oliver Marmol said of the team’s late-season push.
With solid run support, the Cardinals can make it two in a row over Oakland.
Key MLB Betting Trends
| Category | Athletics | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 64-76 (5th ALW) | 69-71 (4th NLC) |
| Last 10 Games | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Team ERA | 4.81 | 4.29 |
| Home/Away Record | 29-42 (Road) | 36-33 (Home) |
The Lean
Pick: Athletics -106
Projected Final Score: Athletics 5, Cardinals 4
Total Lean: Over 8.5 (-118)
Both lineups have shown pop, and with two mid-tier starters, this matchup leans toward a higher-scoring game. The Athletics’ stronger overall hitting profile gives them a narrow edge to even the series.
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