Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals Picks and Predictions June 1st 2025

Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals June 1st 2025

The Cardinals are set to play the Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. This afternoon game is scheduled for Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 1:05 PM. Fans can catch the action on Roku as these two teams meet under a clear sky with mild weather and a light breeze.

Erick Fedde will take the mound for the Cardinals with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.30. Opposing him is Jacob deGrom, starting for the Rangers, who holds an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 0.96. Both pitchers will look to lead their teams to victory in this matchup.

Cardinals vs Rangers Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Cardinals vs. Rangers
• Venue: Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX
• Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
• Betting Odds: Rangers -1.5 (+124), Cardinals +1.5 (-150), Rangers MoneyLine -176, Cardinals MoneyLine +148, Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

The Cardinals Can Win If…

The St. Louis Cardinals recently secured a 2-0 victory against the Texas Rangers. Sonny Gray delivered an impressive performance, pitching seven scoreless innings with ten strikeouts. Key contributions came from Willson Contreras and Masyn Winn, each adding a double to the team’s five hits.

The Cardinals’ hitting stats show why they can win. They hold a .259 batting average, ranking third in the league. Their ability to hit doubles, with 109 this season, also places them third, highlighting their potential to create scoring opportunities.

Erick Fedde will take the mound for the Cardinals. He has a solid ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.30. With Fedde’s consistent pitching and the team’s strong hitting, the Cardinals have a good chance to win their next game against the Rangers.

The Rangers Can Win If…

The Texas Rangers are looking to rebound after a 2-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. In their previous win against the Cardinals, the Rangers scored 11 runs with strong performances from Marcus Semien and Sam Haggerty. Semien had a perfect game, going 4-for-4 with a home run, while Haggerty added three hits and three runs.

The Rangers have a solid chance to win with their strong pitching. Their team ERA is 3.19, ranking fourth in the league, and their WHIP is the best at 1.15. Jacob deGrom, with an ERA of 2.42 and WHIP of 0.96, will be on the mound, giving them a strong advantage in this game.

Offensively, the Rangers have power hitters like Josh Jung and Wyatt Langford. Jung leads the team with a .277 batting average and seven home runs. Langford has 11 home runs, providing the Rangers with the potential to score big against the Cardinals.

The Lean

The Texas Rangers are favored with a moneyline of -176 against the St. Louis Cardinals, who are at +148. The Rangers have a stronger pitching lineup, with a 3.19 ERA and a .224 batting average against, compared to the Cardinals’ 3.77 ERA. My model projects the Rangers to win 4-3, making them the recommended pick for the moneyline.

The over/under line is set at 7.5 with both options at -110. The Cardinals have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, which could lead to more scoring opportunities. However, both teams have solid pitching, which might limit runs. My model projects a total score of 7, suggesting the under 7.5 as the better pick.

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Rangers Turn to deGrom to Halt Series Skid Against Cardinals

After an up-and-down series that’s seen blowouts and shutouts, the Texas Rangers will hand the ball to Jacob deGrom in Sunday’s rubber match against the St. Louis Cardinals. Texas is trying to avoid a third straight series loss and close out this homestand with a win.

The Cardinals evened the series with a 2-0 win Saturday, relying on just five hits and sharp pitching from Sonny Gray and two relievers. Despite only four hits of their own, the Rangers couldn’t cash in, getting shut out for the eighth time this season—just one day after an 11-1 blowout win.

deGrom seeks bounce-back performance

Jacob deGrom (4-2, 2.42 ERA) takes the mound for his 12th start of the year and is coming off back-to-back disappointing outings, including a no-decision and a loss. His most recent start—a 2-1 defeat to Toronto—was especially uncharacteristic. DeGrom allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings and, for the first time in his 228-start career, didn’t record a single strikeout.

“I wasn’t able to really locate down and I was never able to throw a fastball, really, where I wanted to,” deGrom admitted. “That part was frustrating.”

He’ll look to rebound against a team he hasn’t faced since 2019. Though he’s 4-2 with a 3.95 ERA in seven career starts vs. St. Louis, those came during his tenure with the Mets. In 43 1/3 innings against the Cardinals, he’s logged 39 strikeouts and allowed 50 hits.

A strong outing from deGrom could be the spark the Rangers need to avoid yet another letdown in a key interleague matchup.

Fedde looking to rediscover early-season form

The Cardinals will counter with Erick Fedde (3-4, 3.90 ERA), who has cooled off after a dominant shutout performance on May 9. Fedde has not recorded a win in his last three starts, including a loss to the Orioles last Monday where he gave up five runs (three earned) across five innings.

Originally a reclamation project out of the KBO, Fedde’s quiet demeanor masks a strong competitive streak. Since joining St. Louis at the 2024 trade deadline, he’s provided solid starts, but consistency has been elusive.

Fedde has faced Texas just once in his career, back when he was with the White Sox. He allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision, striking out five.

Manager Oliver Marmol continues to trust Fedde’s poise: “He was one of the most sought-after arms at the trade deadline, all by betting on himself. That tells you something.”

Cardinals short on offense but timely when it counts

St. Louis didn’t do much with the bats Saturday, but they didn’t need to. Willson Contreras drove in one run and scored the other, and that was enough thanks to a lockdown performance by the pitching staff. The Cards have been inconsistent at the plate but have found ways to win close games.

They’ll need to be opportunistic again against deGrom, whose command issues last outing were rare and unlikely to become a trend.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals announced outfielder Jordan Walker will hit the 10-day injured list due to wrist inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 29.

FAQs

Who is starting for the Rangers in the series finale?
Jacob deGrom will start Sunday for Texas, entering with a 4-2 record and a 2.42 ERA.

What happened in deGrom’s last start?
He allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings in a loss to Toronto and didn’t record a strikeout for the first time in his MLB career.

Who’s pitching for the Cardinals?
Erick Fedde gets the nod. He’s 3-4 with a 3.90 ERA and has gone three starts without a win.

How did the Cardinals even the series?
St. Louis won 2-0 Saturday behind strong pitching and timely hitting from Willson Contreras.

Has deGrom faced the Cardinals before?
Yes, seven times during his Mets tenure. He’s 4-2 with a 3.95 ERA against St. Louis but hasn’t faced them since 2019.

Why is Jordan Walker on the IL?
Walker was placed on the injured list due to left wrist inflammation, retroactive to May 29.