Baseball Teams Set to Exhibit Offensive Fireworks on Father's Day: Cardinals vs. Brewers
Renewed Take:
Cheers to all the dads out there! Growing up, my old man wasn't exactly the cuddly type. He'd work a crappy job just to keep food on the table and a roof over our heads. He was the fastidious one, dispensing discipline when needed. As I've matured, I've gained a newfound appreciation for him. Being a dad myself now, I totally get where he's coming from – my kids are my greatest achievement. Today, it's time for the Cardinals to face off against the Brewers, a game dedicated to those hardworking, selfless dads. Let's dive in!
Cardinals have had a relatively good season up to this point, although they're still trailing in the division. securing a Wild Card spot is looking like their best shot at postseason play. With a strong offense and pitching that's holding up, St. Louis isn't blowing anyone away but they're a team to be reckoned with. With a team batting average that ranks among the top in the league, the pitching staff shows a more modest 3.98 ERA, but their team WHIP is a stellar 1.28 and opponents are batting only .255 against them, giving away a lot of opportunities on the base paths. Today, starting on the mound is Miles Mikolas. As of late, he's standing at 4-3 with a 4.48 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP, averages that align quite well with the rest of the St. Louis pitching crew. Notably, Mikolas has held the Brewers batters to a .221 average in 113 at-bats[1].
Starting for the Brewers is Quinn Priester. Priester is 4-2 with a 3.65 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Although his numbers are solid, they have dipped slightly at home, which is where this game will be played[2]. In their sole encounter this season, Priester surrendered five earned runs in five innings to the Cardinals[3]. The Redbirds offense has been strong against Priester, boasting a collective batting average of .400[2].
Since the Brewers have been on a bit of a see-saw this season, winning streaks followed by losing streaks, it's tough to tell how they'll perform in this matchup. However, the Brewers do exhibit some resilience, mirroring the persistence of teams like the Rays[2].
In this contest, I lean towards the Brewers, despite the Cardinals having a potential edge with Mikolas on the mound. Instead of wagering on the moneyline, I opt for backing the over in this game. Both teams' starters may struggle not to yield runs, and there's a possibility that the bullpens will contribute to inflating the total[4].
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Sources:
- https://www. stathead.com/baseball/matchup/stl_2025/mil_2025/
- https://www.billjamesonline.com/player-profiles/past/MLP02470.html
- https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cardinals-vs-brewers/2025/06/19/660442/
- https://www. vegasinsider.com/mlb-baseball/st-louis-cardinals-vs-milwaukee-brewers-8821513/
Sports betting enthusiasts might find an interesting bet in the upcoming MLB match between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers, commonly known for their see-saw performance this season. Despite Miles Mikolas starting for the Cardinals and his previous success against the Brewers, I'm leaning towards betting on the over in this game, given the potential struggles of both starters and the possibility of the bullpens inflating the total. Follow me on Twitter, @futureprez2024, for more sports betting insights.
