Toronto Blue Jays at St. Louis Cardinals Game Preview - June 10, 2025

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Busch Stadium.

Game Details

Toronto Blue Jays at St. Louis Cardinals

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Time: 7:45 p.m. EDT (6:45 PM CT)

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Team Records and Standings

The Toronto Blue Jays hold a 36-30 record, placing them third in the AL East.

The St. Louis Cardinals also have a 36-30 record, good for second place in the NL Central.

Pitching Matchup

The Blue Jays are expected to send right-hander Chris Bassitt to the mound. Bassitt holds a 6-3 record with a 3.56 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP, and 75 strikeouts this season.

For the Cardinals, right-hander Miles Mikolas is the projected starter. Mikolas comes into the game with a 4-2 record, a 3.96 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP, and 36 strikeouts.

Betting Information

The Blue Jays are favored on the moneyline at -120, while the Cardinals are listed at +101.

The over/under for total runs scored in the game is set at 8 1/2.

Game Preview

This marks the second meeting between the Blue Jays and Cardinals this season.

The St. Louis Cardinals have performed well at home, posting a 22-12 record in games played in St. Louis. Overall, they boast the third-best team batting average in Major League Baseball at .257.

The Toronto Blue Jays have a 14-17 record on the road this year. They have been particularly effective when keeping the ball in the park, holding a 15-7 record in games where they did not allow a home run.

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is coming off a strong performance on Monday, recording four hits.

Players to Watch

For the Cardinals, Lars Nootbaar has been a key contributor, tallying 12 doubles, eight home runs, and 28 RBI while hitting .237.

Alec Burleson has been hot over the past 10 games, going 12 for 35 with two doubles and a home run.

Leading the Blue Jays in batting average is Alejandro Kirk at .316, adding eight doubles and four home runs.

Ernie Clement has also been productive recently, with 13 hits in his last 38 at-bats, including a home run and an RBI.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Cardinals:

Record: 4-6

Batting Average: .228

ERA: 4.70

Run Differential: Outscored by 18 runs

Blue Jays:

Record: 8-2

Batting Average: .281

ERA: 4.50

Run Differential: Outscored opponents by 14 runs

Injury Report

Cardinals:

Jordan Walker: 10-Day IL (wrist)

Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat)

Blue Jays:

Daulton Varsho: 10-Day IL (hamstring)

Anthony Santander: 10-Day IL (shoulder)

Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Max Scherzer: 60-Day IL (thumb)

Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (back)

Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Toronto Blue Jays (36-30) visit the St. Louis Cardinals (36-30) on June 10, 2025, at 7:45 PM EDT. The pitching matchup features Chris Bassitt (6-3, 3.56 ERA) for the Blue Jays against Miles Mikolas (4-2, 3.96 ERA) for the Cardinals. Toronto is the slight favorite at -120. St. Louis has a strong home record (22-12) and team batting average (.257). Toronto is 14-17 on the road but has a good record when preventing home runs. Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement are hot hitters for the Blue Jays, while Lars Nootbaar and Alec Burleson have been key for the Cardinals. Toronto enters the game with an 8-2 record in their last 10 contests, outscoring opponents by 14 runs, compared to the Cardinals' 4-6 record over the same span. Both teams have players on the injured list.

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