After a disappointing three-game sweep at the hands of the NL-leading Brewers, the Mariners will welcome in another opponent from the NL Central, the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals aren’t off to a great start, coming into the series at three games below .500, but like Chaos Ball, you never know when Cardinals Devil Magic will make an appearance. This is the fourth straight interleague series and third straight beer-adjacent opponent for the Mariners.
At a Glance
| Cardinals | Mariners |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | Friday, April 21 | 7:10 pm |
| LHP Steven Matz | RHP George Kirby |
| 47% | 53% |
| Game 2 | Saturday, April 22 | 6:40 pm |
| RHP Miles Mikolas | RHP Luis Castillo |
| 42% | 58% |
| Game 3 | Sunday, April 23 | 1:10 pm |
| RHP Jack Flaherty | RHP Chris Flexen |
| 54% | 46% |
*Game odds courtesy of FanGraphs
Team Overview
| Overview | Cardinals | Mariners | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting (wRC+) | 114 (3rd in NL) | 107 (4th in AL) | Cardinals |
| Fielding (OAA) | 20 (3rd) | 1 (10th) | Cardinals |
| Starting Pitching (FIP-) | 102 (9th) | 106 (8th) | Cardinals |
| Bullpen (FIP-) | 101 (8th) | 95 (7th) | Mariners |
2022 stats
The Cardinals find themselves in unfamiliar territory, bobbing along in the cellar of the NL Central.