- Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: Cardinals.TV
- Betting Odds: Colorado (+106) St. Louis (-128)
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The Colorado Rockies (45-70) head to Busch Stadium on Friday to face the St. Louis Cardinals (57-58). The moneyline for this encounter lists the Rockies at +106, while the Cardinals open at -128. The total runs have been set at 9. Pitchers slated to start are Ryan Feltner and Kyle Leahy.
This season, the Rockies have hit 210 doubles and launched 130 home runs. Their slugging percentage stands at .421, complemented by 999 strikeouts and 354 walks. The Colorado Rockies average 4.8 runs per game, ranking them 7th in the league. They’ve amassed 531 RBIs and 998 hits, maintaining a batting average of .255, with a total of 554 runs scored and a .323 on-base percentage.
With a K/BB ratio of 2.17, the pitching staff holds a WHIP of 1.51. Rockies’ pitchers have surrendered 161 home runs and allowed 662 runs this season (30th in the league). Collectively, they have given up 1,161 hits (10.3 per 9 innings) and 619 earned runs. The team boasts a collective ERA of 5.51 (30th in MLB) and has recorded 800 strikeouts. They have walked 369 batters, resulting in a FIP of 4.81 for the year.
The Rockies’ pitchers have faced opponents with runners on base 114 times and entered high-pressure situations 109 times. This season, the bullpen has achieved 43 holds (28th in the league) with a save rate of 56.5%, converting 26 saves out of 90 opportunities, while also blowing 20 saves. Out of 179 inherited runners, 30.2% have scored this year. The Rockies have utilized 343 relievers in total this season.
Defensively, the Rockies have converted 66.7% of plays into outs over 9,105 innings, ranking 30th in the league. They have achieved 3,035 putouts, 974 assists, and committed 73 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .982 (26th in MLB). The team has completed 95 double plays.
Ryan Feltner has pitched 415 innings, striking out 348 hitters in his MLB career. With a career record of 13-31, he holds a FIP of 5.23 after facing 1,823 batters. His ERA is 5.31 (245 earned runs allowed), and he has a career WHIP of 1.440, allowing 436 hits (9.4 hits per 9 innings) while walking 162 batters.
The St. Louis Cardinals have recorded 118 home runs and 486 RBIs this season. They have achieved 158 doubles with 371 walks, putting up 499 runs total. The Cardinals are maintaining a .315 on-base percentage and a .240 batting average this season. Their slugging percentage stands at .379, generating an average of 4.34 runs per game (19th in MLB). They have struck out 890 times (27th in the league) and have amassed 924 hits.
This season, the Cardinals’ staff has a collective WHIP of 1.340 and a FIP of 4.12. They rank 26th in the league for total hits surrendered, allowing 986. The St. Louis pitching staff has given up 509 runs, holding a team ERA of 4.12 (470 earned runs). Their K/BB ratio is 7.70 (880 strikeouts vs 389 walks), allowing 114 home runs and yielding 4.46 runs per 9 innings (13th in baseball).
In 130 save opportunities, the Cardinals have recorded 74 holds, but also suffered 21 blown saves. Their bullpen pitchers have come onto the field in 53 save situations, totaling 32 saves while allowing 37.2% of 183 inherited runners to score. They’ve faced 144 high-leverage opportunities and 126 with runners on base, maintaining a save percentage of 60.4%, while utilizing 385 bullpen pitchers this season.
Over 9,237 innings played, the Cardinals boast a defensive efficiency of 69.4% (18th in professional baseball). The team has turned 105 double plays this year and possesses a .988 fielding percentage (5th in MLB). They’ve recorded 1,080 assists, committed 51 errors, and achieved 3,079 putouts.
In his MLB career, Kyle Leahy has allowed 232 hits while striking out 206 batters across 245 innings. With a career record of 12-8, Leahy holds a 3.56 ERA and gives up 8.5 hits per 9 innings. He has allowed 97 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.264 and a FIP of 3.5. His strikeout-to-walk ratio sits at 2.64 after facing 1,025 opposing hitters during his career.
Who will clinch the victory tonight in this MLB showdown?
Prediction: Take Colorado (+106)
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