Scheduled for June 17, 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park starting at 6:40 PM under expected light rain conditions.

Sonny Gray will lead the pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals, entering the game with a respectable 3.015 ERA. For the Miami Marlins, Braxton Garrett will take the mound, currently holding a 6.097 ERA.

In the 2024 season standings within the NL Central Division, the Cardinals find themselves in 6th place with a balanced 34-34 record and a .500 winning percentage. They show a divisional balance as well, with an 8-8 record. Their performance has been on the upswing recently, evidenced by winning six out of their last ten games and currently riding a three-game winning streak. The Cardinals’ home record stands at 17-15, while their road games reflect a slightly lesser success at 17-19. They have won 13 day games against a stronger performance of 21 victories in night games, totaling 266 runs scored against 301 allowed.

Conversely, the Miami Marlins are positioned at 15th in the NL East Division, struggling with a 23-46 record, resulting in a .330 winning percentage. They have found challenges within their division as well, securing only 5 wins against 15 losses, placing them 5th. The team has gained only two victories in their recent set of ten games and are facing a three-game losing streak. The Marlins have struggled both at home with a 12-25 record and on the road at 11-21. Their performance shows a nearly even split between day games (11 wins) and night games (12 wins), with 244 runs scored while allowing 354 runs.