Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals Picks and Predictions for Sunday, August 9th, 2026

Rockies vs Cardinals Game Information

The Colorado Rockies remain on the road Saturday afternoon with a 2:15 PM matchup for their finale in Saint Louis against the Saint Louis Cardinals. Colorado is well below .500, currently the last-place team in the National League West, following the win on Saturday to end a long losing streak. The Saint Louis Cardinals are hovering around .500 this season, having won 3 of the last 5 after the loss in Game 2 of this set. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.

Rockies Preview

Kyle Freeland got the start on Saturday for Colorado, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits across 4.1 innings of work. The Colorado bullpen allowed 3 more runs on 5 hits over the final 4.2 innings of the game as Parker Mushiski came on to give up no runs on 1 hit after recording 4 outs, leading to the victory. Cole Carrigg and Jake McCarthy led the way for the Rockies offense on Saturday, driving in 2 runs each.

Cardinals Preview

Matthew Liberatore got to start and took the loss Saturday for Saint Louis, giving up 5 runs on 9 hits through 5 innings of work. The Cardinals bullpen was just as bad, giving up 3 more runs on 2 hits over the final 4 innings. Jose Femin led St. Louis on Saturday with 2 hits to drive in 2 runs.

Rockies vs Cardinals Pitching Matchup

Michael Lorenzen will get the ball Sunday for Colorado. Lorenzen is 3-10 this season with a 6.94 ERA across 107.2 innings. Michael McGreevy will start for St. Louis. McGreevy is 4-9 with a 3.59 ERA and 81 strikeouts this year.

Rockies vs Cardinals Pick

Both teams have struggled this season, but St. Louis has the advantage on the mound and at the dish Sunday. Look for the Cardinals to capitalize on those strengths and close the series at home with a victory over Colorado to get back to .500 on the year.

• Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -168
• Secondary:  Under 9.5
• Lean: Alex Burleson Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction:  St. Louis Cardinals win 6-1.

Game Written Before completion of the game on Saturday.

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