Preview: St. Louis Cardinals Clash with Kansas City Royals on August 9, 2024, at 8:10 PM

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on the evening of August 9, 2024, beginning at 8:10 PM under an overcast sky.

Miles Mikolas will lead the pitching for the Cardinals, carrying an ERA of 5.119, while Michael Lorenzen will take the mound for the Royals, presenting a more favorable ERA of 3.689.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cardinals are ranked 8th with a record of 59-56, giving them a 0.51 winning percentage. Their divisional performance stands at 17-19, making them second in their division. They have won half of their last 10 games and are currently riding a two-game winning streak. The team shows a stronger performance at home (31-26) compared to their road games (28-30), and also in night games with 31 wins against 28 in day games. They’ve scored 477 runs while allowing 521.

Conversely, the Royals hold a stronger position in the 2024 AL Central, ranking fifth with a 64-52 record that translates to a 0.55 winning percentage. They excel in divisional play with a 25-11 record, placing them third. The team has won seven of their recent 10 matches, with a current one-game winning streak. The Royals perform well both at home (37-24) and almost evenly on the road (27-28), with a considerably better record in night games (38 wins compared to 26 in day games). Their offense has produced 554 runs, and their pitching and defense have conceded 460 runs.