The Cleveland Guardians (89-65) begin a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (77-76) on Frid⛦ay at Busch Stadium. First pitch is at 8:15 p.m. ET.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cardinals will send Kyle Gibson (8-7) to the mound, while Ben Lively (12-9) will take the ball for the Guardians.
Cardinals vs. Guardians Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. ET
Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSMW
Probable Pitchers: Gibson – STL (8-7, 4.11 ERA) vs Lively – CLE (12-9, 3.87 ERA)
Cardinals vs. Guardians Odds
Guardians to win: -104
Guardians to win: -104
Spread: Guardians -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Cardinals vs. Guardians Pitcher Performance
| Gibson |
|
Lively |
| 28 |
GS |
27 |
| 8-7 |
W-L |
12-9 |
| 4.11 |
ERA |
3.87 |
| 159.2 |
IP |
142 |
| 62 |
BB |
44 |
| 144 |
SO |
112 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Gibson
Gibson makes the start for the Cardinals, his 29th of the season. He is 8-7 with a 4.11 ERA and 144 strikeouts in 159 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, the righty went 5 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
The 36-year-old has an ERA of 4.11, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 28 games this season. Opponents have a .250 batting average against him.
Gibson has registered 12 quality starts this season.
Gibson will try to build on a four-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.7 innings per outing).
In three of his 28 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Ben Lively
The Guardians will hand the ball to Lively (12-9) for his 28th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he allowed four hits in five scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 32-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 3.87, a 2.55 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.232.
In 27 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in nine of them.
Lively has made 21 starts of five or more innings in 27 chances this season, and averages 5.3 frames when he pitches.
He has kept opponents from scoring an earned run in two straight appearances.
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