June 7th MLB St. Louis vs. Colorado Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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The St. Louis Cardinals, who escaped a losing streak thanks to their pitchers' strong performance, will have Sonny Gray (7 wins, 3 losses, 3.00 ERA) aiming for his 8th win of the season. Gray suffered a loss in Philadelphia on the 2nd after allowing four runs over five innings, revealing his weakness on the road while being strong at home. This game being at home is Gray's biggest advantage. The Cardinals' lineup, which scored six runs against Ronel Blanco including a solo home run by Nolan Arenado, is maintaining good hitting form on the road. However, their silence in the later innings remains a concern. The bullpen, which had a rough stretch, seems to be returning to normalcy.
The Colorado Rockies, who suffered a reversal loss due to bullpen issues after two outs in the 9th inning, will have Cal Quantrill (4 wins, 4 losses, 3.84 ERA) aiming for his 5th win of the season. Quantrill took a loss on the 2nd in an away game against the Dodgers, giving up four runs and nine hits over 4.1 innings, as his good form in May faded away starting in June. Given his tendency to struggle following a shaky road game, this game won't be easy for him either. Despite the loss in the previous game, the Rockies' lineup, which scored seven runs including a solo home run by Elias Díaz against Cincinnati's pitchers, needs to maintain its focus on the road. The aftermath of taking a significant comeback loss could be substantial. Allowing six runs in the 9th inning, the bullpen's performance can only be described as disappointing.
Recently, St. Louis has shown clear power in hitting home runs. In other words, if the pitching staff performs well, their chances of winning are high. While Quantrill showed his best pitching in May, his previous outing was disappointing, and St. Louis' lineup handles sinkers better than they appear. Additionally, Gray has a strong home game advantage, and Colorado is likely to suffer from the aftereffects of the comeback loss. The St. Louis Cardinals, leveraging the home advantage, are close to victory.
Predicted Score: 6-3 St. Louis Victory
Handicap: St. Louis Victory
Over/Under: Over