Cardinals vs Padres Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 27
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The Cardinals made franchise history they haven't achieved in 82 years following their shutout win over the Padres on Friday.
BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Diego Padres on Thursday to start a four-game series. St. Louis has a 52-51 record overall and a 29-20 record at home. Cardinals hitters are batting a collective .252, the 10th-best team batting average in MLB play.
The latest rumors suggest that the San Diego Padres are interested in trading for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara.
San Diego has a 19-22 record in road games and a 44-36 record overall. The Padres have the third-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.63. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.