
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to battle the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on June 17, 2024, with the action starting at 6:40 PM under light rain conditions. Sonny Gray, who has secured an ERA of 3.015 this season, will take the mound for the Cardinals. Across the field, Braxton Garrett, holding an ERA of 6.097, will pitch for the Marlins. In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cardinals find themselves in sixth place with a balanced 34-34 record and a 0.50 win rate. They stand second in their division with an 8-8 record against division rivals. Recently, the Cardinals have shown good form, winning six of their last ten games and currently enjoying a three-game winning streak. Their season performance includes 17 wins and 15 losses at home, with a slightly weaker 17-19 record on the road. They’ve performed better in night games, earning 21 wins compared to 13 in day games, scoring 266 runs while conceding 301. On the other side, the Marlins are struggling in the NL East Division, currently positioned at 15th with a 23-46 record and a 0.33 winning percentage. Ranked fifth in the division, they have a disappointing 5-15 divisional record. With only two wins in their last ten matches and a three-game losing streak, the team’s woes are evident. The Marlins have recorded a home record of 12-25 and an 11-21 mark on the road, with their record almost even between day (11 wins) and night games (12 wins). With 244 runs scored and 354 runs allowed, the Marlins have significant gaps to address in their gameplay.