Cardinals vs Guardians Preview - June 29, 2025

Sunday, June 29th, 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals (46-38, third in the NL Central) are set to play the Cleveland Guardians (40-41, second in the AL Central) at Progressive Field on June 29, 2025, at 11:05 AM.

Pitching Probables

The Cardinals are expected to send left-hander Matthew Liberatore to the mound. Liberatore holds a 5-6 record with a 3.96 ERA, a 1.15 WHIP, and 71 strikeouts. The Guardians will counter with left-hander Logan Allen, who has a 5-5 record, a 4.25 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, and 54 strikeouts.

Betting odds for the game list the Cardinals as favorites at -125, while the Guardians are +105. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 1/2.

The Cleveland Guardians host the St. Louis Cardinals looking to end a three-game skid at home. This matchup marks the third time these two teams have played each other this season.

Team Statistics

Top Performers

Jose Ramirez has been a top performer for the Guardians, leading the team with a .312 batting average. He has accumulated 16 doubles, one triple, 13 home runs, 27 walks, and 38 RBI. Steven Kwan has also been productive over the last 10 games, going 13 for 41 with two RBI.

For the Cardinals, Willson Contreras is a key contributor with 19 doubles and 11 home runs. Alec Burleson has performed well in recent games, hitting 10 for 42 with three doubles and four home runs over the past 10 outings.

Last 10 Games

Over their last 10 games, the Guardians have a 4-6 record. During this stretch, they have posted a .201 batting average and a 4.15 ERA, being outscored by opponents by a total of 15 runs.

The Cardinals have a stronger record over their last 10 games at 7-3. They have a .239 batting average and a 3.97 ERA in this period, outscoring their opponents by nine runs.

Injuries

The Guardians currently have several players on the injured list, including Will Brennan (60-Day IL, forearm), Andrew Walters (60-Day IL, lat), Ben Lively (60-Day IL, forearm), Paul Sewald (15-Day IL, shoulder), Shane Bieber (60-Day IL, elbow), Trevor Stephan (60-Day IL, elbow), John Means (60-Day IL, elbow), and Sam Hentges (60-Day IL, shoulder).

Cardinals injuries include Jordan Walker (10-Day IL, appendicitis), Ivan Herrera (10-Day IL, hamstring), and Zack Thompson (60-Day IL, lat).

In summary

The St. Louis Cardinals (46-38) face the Cleveland Guardians (40-41) at home on June 29, 2025. Matthew Liberatore is scheduled to pitch for St. Louis against Logan Allen for Cleveland. The Cardinals enter as slight favorites. Cleveland is looking to break a three-game home losing streak. Key offensive players include Jose Ramirez for the Guardians and Willson Contreras for the Cardinals. St. Louis holds a recent advantage with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games compared to Cleveland's 4-6. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries.

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