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St. Louis Cardinals vs Houston Astros — Huh 18, 2026 | AI-ennuste ja tilastot

Daikin Park, Houston
73°F, Roof Closed
0 mph, None
W Andre Pallante L Lance McCullers Jr. SV Riley O'Brien

Tulostaulu

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Cardinals 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 7 9 0
Astros 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 5 4 2

AI-ENNUSTENeuroverkon ennuste

AI
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R
Cardinals 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 6
Astros 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 5
Confidence: 72% Cardinals favored
The Cardinals enter Daikin Park riding momentum from yesterday's 9-4 victory over these same Astros, and the matchup dynamics favor another road success. Jordan Walker has been spectacular with a .319 average and 8 home runs in just 18 games, leading a Cardinals offense that's found its rhythm despite a concerning -17 run differential. Andre Pallante takes the mound with renewed velocity, touching 97 mph in recent starts, though his 4.80 ERA and elevated walk rate remain concerns against a potent Houston lineup. McCullers Jr. counters for the Astros with a 5.87 ERA through three starts, showing declining velocity but maintaining his signature strikeout ability with 17 punchouts in 15.1 innings. The veteran's cutter-sinker combination has been less effective this season, evidenced by a 1.30 WHIP that could spell trouble against Cardinals hitters who've shown improved plate discipline. Houston's extensive injury list, featuring closer Josh Hader among 12 players on the IL, severely limits their bullpen flexibility. The Astros' disastrous 1-9 road record suggests systemic issues that haven't been resolved at home, where they've been more competitive at 7-3 but still underwhelming. Yordan Alvarez (.328, 7 HR, 18 RBI) and Christian Walker provide the primary offensive threats, but the supporting cast has been inconsistent. The Cardinals' bullpen, while not spectacular, offers more depth and recent effectiveness than Houston's depleted relief corps. Weather conditions with 69-degree temperatures and overcast skies should favor hitters, with a moderate NNW wind unlikely to significantly impact fly balls.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 3R Both starters struggling with command early
Middle (4-6) 5R Offensive adjustments and bullpen entry points
Late (7-9) 3R Quality bullpen arms settle things down

Matchup Analysis

Astros

Yordan Alvarez power threat
Strong home record (7-3)
McCullers Jr. strikeout ability
Massive injury list including closer Hader
Terrible road form carrying over
McCullers Jr. elevated ERA and WHIP

Cardinals

Jordan Walker's hot bat (.319/8 HR)
Recent momentum with 2-game win streak
Pallante's velocity uptick
Low strikeout rate from Pallante
High walk rate and WHIP
Negative run differential despite winning record

Risk Factors

McCullers Jr. pitch count concerns
Houston's extensive injury list limiting depth

Key Matchups

Jordan Walker vs Lance McCullers Jr. batter Walker's power surge vs McCullers' struggles
Yordan Alvarez vs Andre Pallante batter Elite power vs pitcher with command issues
Christian Walker vs Andre Pallante batter Professional hitter vs elevated walk rate

Statistical Edges

First to Score Cardinals 65%
Strikeouts 10 8-12
Total Runs 11 9-13

Game Preview

The Cardinals strike first as JJ Wetherholt works a leadoff walk against McCullers Jr., whose command issues from his previous start carry over. Jordan Walker follows with a sharp single, and Victor Scott II drives home the game's first run with a sacrifice fly. Houston responds in the second when Yordan Alvarez crushes a Pallante fastball over the Crawford Boxes for his eighth home run. The middle innings see both teams capitalize on starter struggles - Walker launches a two-run homer in the third off McCullers Jr.'s hanging cutter, while Christian Walker answers with a clutch two-run single in the fourth after Jose Altuve doubles. Pallante settles into a rhythm through the fifth and sixth, using his improved velocity to retire Houston's dangerous middle order. The Cardinals break it open in the eighth when Masyn Winn doubles off Houston's overworked bullpen and scores on an Alec Burleson single. McCullers Jr. exits after 95 pitches through five innings, having struck out seven but allowed four runs on eight hits. The Astros mount a late rally in the ninth, loading the bases with one out, but Cardinals closer Ryne Stanek escapes with consecutive strikeouts to secure the series-opening victory.
The Cardinals' recent momentum, Jordan Walker's red-hot hitting, and Houston's extensive injury list create clear advantages for St. Louis. However, McCullers Jr.'s home strikeout ability and Alvarez's power keep this from being a higher-confidence play.
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St. Louis Cardinals — Kokoonpano

PelaajaPos.AVGHRRBIOBPSLG
JJ Wetherholt
2B .23639.380.375
Iván Herrera
C .200210.387.329
Alec Burleson
1B .299315.389.481
Jordan Walker
RF .312816.376.662
Nolan Gorman
DH .222314.292.365
Masyn Winn
SS .19015.319.293
Ramón Urías
3B .19424.310.444
Nathan Church
LF .21716.260.304
Victor Scott II
CF .23503.273.255

Houston Astros — Kokoonpano

PelaajaPos.AVGHRRBIOBPSLG
Jose Altuve
2B .27837.394.468
Yordan Alvarez
LF .342920.485.789
Carlos Correa
SS .26419.354.375
Christian Walker
1B .263416.352.500
Isaac Paredes
DH .18606.314.254
Taylor Trammell
CF .29204.370.333
Cam Smith
RF .257310.356.446
Christian Vázquez
C .375210.444.688
Shay Whitcomb
3B .14313.250.571

Tulosvedot

1
Nolan Gorman singles on a ground ball to right fielder Cam Smith. JJ Wetherholt scores. Iván Herrera scores. Jordan Walker to 3rd. Nolan Gorman to 2nd. Nolan Gorman advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by right fielder Cam Smith.
2-0
1
Yordan Alvarez homers (9) on a fly ball to center field.
2-1
3
Masyn Winn homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Nolan Gorman scores.
4-1
6
José Fermín homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field.
5-1
7
Alec Burleson homers (3) on a fly ball to right center field.
6-1
8
JJ Wetherholt singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Shay Whitcomb.
7-1
8
Christian Walker grounds into a double play, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. Jose Altuve scores. Yordan Alvarez to 3rd. Carlos Correa out at 2nd. Christian Walker out at 1st.
7-2
9
Shay Whitcomb homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Cam Smith scores. Christian Vázquez scores.
7-5

St. Louis Cardinals — Lyönti

PelaajaABRHRBIBBKHRAVGOPS
JJ Wetherholt2B
3110110.236.755
Iván HerreraC
4100020.200.716
Alec Burleson1B
5121001.299.870
Jordan WalkerRF
4010120.3121.038
Nolan GormanDH
5122000.222.657
Masyn WinnSS
5112031.190.612
Ramón Urías3B
3100100.194.754
Nathan ChurchLF
4010020.217.564
Victor Scott IICF
0000000.235.528
Yhteensä367964113
BATTING
2B: Burleson (5, Blubaugh).
HR: Winn (1, 3rd inning off McCullers Jr., 1 on, 1 out); Fermín (1, 6th inning off Gordon, C, 0 on, 1 out); Burleson (3, 7th inning off Gordon, C, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Burleson 6; Church; Fermín 4; Gorman 2; Walker, J; Wetherholt; Winn 4.
RBI: Burleson (15); Fermín (2); Gorman 2 (14); Winn 2 (5).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Urías, R 3; Burleson 2; Winn.
GIDP: Fermín.
Team RISP: 1-for-13.
Team LOB: 8.
BASERUNNING
SB: Walker, J (3, 2nd base off McCullers Jr./Vázquez, C).
FIELDING
DP: (Wetherholt-Burleson).

Houston Astros — Lyönti

PelaajaABRHRBIBBKHRAVGOPS
Jose Altuve2B
4100120.278.862
Yordan AlvarezLF
4121111.3421.274
Carlos CorreaSS
2000210.264.729
Christian Walker1B
4000010.263.852
Isaac ParedesDH
4000010.186.568
Taylor TrammellCF
4010010.292.703
Cam SmithRF
2100200.257.802
Christian VázquezC
2100200.3751.132
Shay Whitcomb3B
4113021.143.821
Yhteensä30544892
BATTING
2B: Alvarez, Y (7, Pallante).
HR: Alvarez, Y (9, 1st inning off Pallante, 0 on, 1 out); Whitcomb (1, 9th inning off Soriano, G, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Alvarez, Y 6; Trammell; Whitcomb 4.
RBI: Alvarez, Y (20); Whitcomb 3 (3).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Whitcomb; Paredes 2.
GIDP: Walker, C.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 6.
BASERUNNING
SB: Trammell (1, 2nd base off Pallante/Herrera).
FIELDING
E: Smith (2, fielding); Whitcomb (1, fielding).
DP: (Correa-Altuve-Walker, C).

St. Louis Cardinals — Syöttö

SyöttäjäIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERA
Andre Pallante(W, 2-1)
5.031135187-484.05
Gordon Graceffo
2.000001026-150.87
Matt Svanson
1.001131024-913.50
George Soriano
0.113321117-74.82
Riley O'Brien(S, 6)
0.20000107-60.00

Houston Astros — Syöttö

SyöttäjäIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERA
Lance McCullers Jr.(L, 1-1)
5.044434191-586.20
Colton Gordon
2.243315264-389.95
AJ Blubaugh
1.110002016-107.07

Ottelutiedot

Tuomarit: Home Plate: Willie Traynor; First Base: Lance Barrett; Second Base: Malachi Moore; Third Base: Alfonso Márquez
Stadion: Daikin Park, Houston
Sää: 73°F, Roof Closed
Tuuli: 0 mph, None

St. Louis Cardinals — Uutiset

Houston Astros — Uutiset

Kausivertailu

Cardinals
STAT
Astros
42-35 Tulos 38-43
54.5% Win % 46.9%
.545 PCT .469
355 Juoksuja puolesta 367
351 Juoksuja vastaan 408
77 Pelatut pelit 81
L1 Putki W1
5-5 Viimeiset 10 6-4
22-18 Kotitulos 20-21
20-17 Vierastulos 18-22

Keskinaiset kohtaamiset

3
Viimeiset 3 kohtaamista
0
Huh 19
Cardinals 7 - 5 Astros
Huh 17
Cardinals 9 - 4 Astros
Maa 22
Cardinals 3 - 2 Astros

Cardinals Viimeaikaiset

Kes 23 vs Diamondbacks 4-3 L
Kes 22 vs Diamondbacks 2-3 W
Kes 21 @ Royals 12-10 W
Kes 19 @ Royals 5-6 L
Kes 18 @ Royals 6-14 L

Astros Viimeaikaiset

Kes 23 @ Blue Jays 9-7 W
Kes 22 @ Blue Jays 2-4 L
Kes 21 vs Guardians 1-2 W
Kes 20 vs Guardians 8-1 L
Kes 19 vs Guardians 3-9 W

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