On the evening of September 7, 2024, the Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals are set to compete at Busch Stadium, beginning at 7:15 PM under a clear sky. The Mariners will send Logan Gilbert to the mound, sporting a commendable ERA of 3.191, while Kyle Gibson, with an ERA of 4.388, will pitch for the Cardinals.
As of 2024, the Mariners rank 7th in the AL West Division with a record of 72-70, showing a .510 winning percentage. They’ve achieved 22 divisional wins against 17 losses, placing them 2nd within their division. Their performance has been reasonably strong lately, winning 5 of their last 10 games and currently on a three-win streak. The Mariners have a home record of 41-28 and a less favorable away record at 31-42, scoring a total of 578 runs and conceding 536.
The Cardinals, on the other hand, sit 9th in the NL Central Division standings with a record of 71-70, corresponding to a .500 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 21 wins to 24 losses, ranking 3rd in their division. The team has won 6 of their last 10 games but recently experienced a loss. They have a home record of 36-33 and an away record slightly below .500 with 35-37. In total, the Cardinals have scored 586 runs while allowing 645.
The betting odds favor the Mariners slightly; the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 7.5. The money line for the Mariners (away team) stands at -127, indicating they are the favorites, while the Cardinals (home team) are at +107, marking them as underdogs in this matchup. These odds witness a tight contest predicted, making it an intriguing game for both fans and bettors alike.