Game Overview
The Colorado Rockies (45–74) head to Busch Stadium to face the St. Louis Cardinals (60–59) on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. First pitch is set for 2:15 PM ET with no national TV coverage, though local broadcasts and MLB.TV will carry the action. St. Louis is clinging to postseason hopes in the crowded NL Central, while Colorado looks to play spoiler. This matchup is a chance for bettors to exploit clear pitching and situational edges, as we detail in our MLB previews and betting insights.
Team Analysis
Colorado Rockies
The Rockies continue to struggle both at home and on the road, with pitching depth being a glaring weakness. Austin Gomber has been a rare bright spot at times, using a solid curveball to generate soft contact, but Colorado’s offense lacks consistency away from Coors Field.
St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals have been inconsistent but remain in the playoff conversation thanks to timely hitting from veterans like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. Michael McGreevy, though still relatively unproven, has shown flashes of mid-rotation potential and benefits from a strong defensive team behind him.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Record / ERA | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | Austin Gomber (LHP) | 6–10, 4.88 ERA | Capable of inducing ground balls when locating well, but prone to giving up crooked numbers if command falters. |
| Cardinals | Michael McGreevy (RHP) | 2–3, 4.21 ERA | Young arm with decent control; still learning to navigate MLB lineups multiple times through. Solid at home. |
Assessment: McGreevy has the edge given Colorado’s offensive issues on the road, but neither starter is a dominant strikeout pitcher, which could lead to balls in play and some offensive variance.
Head-to-Head & Storylines
These clubs haven’t faced off since early in the season, when St. Louis took two of three in Colorado. The Cardinals will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage, while the Rockies hope Gomber can keep them competitive into the middle innings.
Key Players to Watch
- Rockies: Ezequiel Tovar — one of the few consistent bats in Colorado’s lineup, with the ability to produce extra-base hits.
- Cardinals: Nolan Arenado — perennial All-Star with both defensive and offensive impact, especially against lefties like Gomber.
Recent Form & Critical Factors
Colorado is 3–7 over its last 10, struggling to put up runs against even average pitching. St. Louis is 6–4 in that span, leaning on bullpen depth to close out games. Busch Stadium’s dimensions favor pitchers who can keep the ball in the yard, which should help both starters limit big innings. For more matchups like this, visit our full MLB picks and previews section.
Best Bets & Prediction
- Cardinals Moneyline (-200) — Home field and lineup depth give them the upper hand.
- Under 8.5 Runs — Both offenses have been inconsistent, and Busch Stadium suppresses power.
- First Five Innings – Cardinals ML — Expect St. Louis to jump ahead early with McGreevy’s control keeping the Rockies off balance.
Final Score Prediction: Cardinals 4 – Rockies 2. St. Louis gets enough timely hits, and Colorado’s road woes continue.
