The upcoming baseball contest on June 19, 2024, between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins is set to take place at loanDepot Park, commencing at 12:40 pm, under a forecast of light rain.

Kyle Gibson will lead the pitching for the Cardinals, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 3.442. The Marlins’ starting pitcher has yet to be announced.

As of now in the NL Central Division 2024 standings, the Cardinals are positioned 5th with a record of 36-35, reflecting a .507 win percentage. Their division performance shows an equilibrium with 9 wins and 9 losses. Their last 10 outings illustrate a strong form, capturing 7 wins, along with a current 2-win streak. On home turf, the Cardinals have a balance of 17 wins to 15 losses, and their road games show a slightly lesser performance of 19 wins against 20 losses. Their day game results stand at 15 wins, while night encounters have produced 21 victories. Up to this point, the Cardinals have scored 276 runs and conceded 313.

In contrast, the Marlins linger at the bottom of the NL East Division standings, ranked 15th with a 23-49 record indicating a .319 winning rate. Their in-division struggles are apparent, with a 5-17 record. Recent games haven’t favored them, with only 2 wins in their last 10 attempts accompanied by a six-game losing streak. The Marlins’ home record is 12-26, and they’ve fared similarly on the road with 11 victories and 23 losses. The Marlins have secured 11 daytime games and their nighttime record slightly edges it with 12 wins. Offensively, the Marlins have accumulated 251 runs, but their defensive play has led to them allowing 368 runs.