Pittsburgh vs St. Louis: July 5th 01:35 MLB Game Guide
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Pittsburgh vs St. Louis Game Analysis
Pittsburgh
Martin Perez (1 win, 4 losses, 5.28 ERA) is challenging for his second win of the season. In his return from injury on the 29th, he suffered a defeat with a poor performance of 6 runs in 4 innings against Atlanta, showing no sign of overcoming his issues with pitching on the road. His home game pitching this season is better than on the road, but his poor performance in day games with a 1 win, 2 losses, and 5.97 ERA remains a variable. In the last game, Pittsburgh scored 5 points against St. Louis's pitching staff, including a solo home run by Rowdy Tellez, but their hitting left something to be desired apart from their focus during the tiebreak. Their performance in scoring positions, with 0 hits in 10 at-bats through the 9th inning, could be a weakness in this game as well. The bullpen, which allowed 3 runs over the last 3 innings, saw crucial pitchers Holderman and Chapman conceding runs, which was disappointing.
St. Louis
Andre Pallante (4 wins, 3 losses, 4.50 ERA) is aiming for his fifth win of the season. In the home game against Cincinnati on the 29th, Pallante secured a victory with a strong performance of 4 hits and no runs in 5.1 innings, continuing his dominance over Cincinnati. However, his poor performance in away games, excluding those against Cincinnati, remains a clear weakness. In the previous game, St. Louis's batting lineup scored 4 points against Pittsburgh's pitchers, including a 2-run home run by Wilson Contreras, but their failure to tackle fastballs ultimately led to their defeat. The fact that they managed to target the winning squad in the latter half needs to be acknowledged. Allowing 3 runs over 3.1 innings, the bullpen's decision to pitch left-handed JoJo Romero against Bryan Reynolds proved to be a mistake.
Comment
In the previous game, both teams engaged in a pseudo-pitcher's duel, with the bullpen ultimately deciding the outcome. Although Pittsburgh secured the victory, the aftermath of the blow was more significant for them. Considering St. Louis's weakness against left-handers and Pittsburgh's weakness against right-handed fastball pitchers, this game is also likely to be a pitcher's duel in the early to mid stages. However, St. Louis can utilize their winning bullpen, which will be decisive. St. Louis Cardinals, who have the superior pitching staff, are closer to victory.
Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: St. Louis win
[[Handicap]]: -1.5 Pittsburgh win
[[U/O]]: Under 8.5 ▼