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Cardinals vs. Guardians: Series Preview, Streaming, and Predictions

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Cardinals vs. Guardians: Series Preview, Streaming, and PredictionsSource: cleveland.com
The St. Louis Cardinals face off against the Cleveland Guardians in a three-game series at Progressive Field. Here's how to catch the action and what to watch for.

Key Insights

The Cleveland Guardians will face the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series, starting June 27, 2025.

The first game will be available for free on Apple TV+ as part of 'Friday Night Baseball'.

Key players for the Guardians include Steven Kwan, Kyle Manzardo, and Jose Ramirez.

Key players for the Cardinals include Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan, and Willson Contreras.

Pitching matchups include Sonny Gray vs. Luis Ortiz, Miles Mikolas vs. Slade Cecconi, and Andre Pallante vs. Logan Allen.

Moneyline odds favor the Cardinals at -130, while the Guardians are at +110.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 runs, with winds potentially favoring the Over.

In-Depth Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals (44-38) visit the Cleveland Guardians (40-39) for a three-game series. The Guardians are coming off a series loss against the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Cardinals split a series with the Chicago Cubs. The first game will be broadcast on Apple TV+ as part of Friday Night Baseball.

Pitching Matchups:

Friday: Sonny Gray (STL) vs. Luis Ortiz (CLE) - First pitch at 7:10 p.m. Eastern

Saturday: Miles Mikolas (STL) vs. Slade Cecconi (CLE) - 3:10 p.m. Central

Sunday: Andre Pallante (STL) vs. Logan Allen (CLE) - 11:05 a.m. Central

Key Players to Watch:

Guardians:

Steven Kwan: .306 batting average, 6 home runs, and 24 RBI.

Kyle Manzardo: 12 home runs and 32 RBI.

Jose Ramirez: .317 batting average, 13 home runs, and 38 RBI.

Cardinals:

Lars Nootbaar: 11 home runs and 35 RBI.

Brendan Donovan: .301 batting average, 5 home runs, and 29 RBI.

Willson Contreras: 10 home runs and 50 RBI.

Betting Odds:

Moneyline: Cardinals -130 &ref=yanuki.com, Guardians +110 &ref=yanuki.com

Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+135) &ref=yanuki.com, Guardians +1.5 (-160) &ref=yanuki.com

Over/Under: 8.5 (Over -115 &ref=yanuki.com, Under -105) &ref=yanuki.com

Progressive Field is known as a pitcher's park, suppressing offense by 3% and HR rates by 16%. However, with winds blowing out, the over could be a good bet.

FAQs

Q: How can I watch the Guardians vs. Cardinals game for free?

The game on June 27, 2025, will be streaming for free on Apple TV+ as part of "Friday Night Baseball."

Q: Who are the probable starting pitchers?

The probable starting pitchers are Sonny Gray for the Cardinals and Luis Ortiz for the Guardians on Friday.

Q: What are the betting odds for the game?

The Cardinals are favored with a moneyline of -130, while the Guardians are at +110. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs.

Key Takeaways

Catch the Cleveland Guardians and St. Louis Cardinals game for free on Apple TV+.

Keep an eye on key players like Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez for the Guardians, and Lars Nootbaar and Willson Contreras for the Cardinals.

Consider the over/under of 8.5 runs, especially with favorable wind conditions.

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