Guardians at Cardinals (9/20)

Cleveland Guardians (78-64) at St. Louis Cardinals (85-57)

Probable Pitchers

• CLE: Shane Bieber (11-8, 3.15 ERA)
• STL: Miles Mikolas (12-10, 3.27 ERA)

Preview

The Cleveland Guardians will visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, September 20, for a single-game matchup. The Guardians currently hold a 78-64 record, while the Cardinals are 85-57. The Guardians are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Triston McKenzie started for the Guardians and allowed two runs on three hits in five innings. The Guardians offense was led by Jose Ramirez, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. The Cardinals are coming off a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Jack Flaherty started for the Cardinals and allowed one run on four hits in six innings. The Cardinals offense was led by Paul Goldschmidt, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. The Guardians and Cardinals have split their season series so far, with each team winning one game. The Guardians won the first game 5-3 on June 24, while the Cardinals won the second game 4-3 on July 22. The Guardians are 36-32 on the road this season, while the Cardinals are 44-28 at home. The Cardinals have won four of their last five games at home, while the Guardians have lost four of their last five games on the road. The Cardinals are favored to win this game, but the Guardians are a tough opponent and should not be overlooked. The Guardians have a strong offense led by Jose Ramirez and Amed Rosario, and their pitching staff has been solid all season. The Cardinals have a strong offense led by Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, and their pitching staff has been one of the best in the league this season. This is a big game for both teams as they try to position themselves for the playoffs. The Cardinals are currently in first place in the NL Central, while the Guardians are in second place. A win for the Cardinals would give them a three-game lead over the Guardians, while a win for the Guardians would cut the Cardinals' lead to one game. The game will be televised on Bally Sports Midwest and Bally Sports Great Lakes.