Updated Aug. 23, 2024 3:23 p.m. ET
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Alec Burleson and the St. Louis Cardinals take the field on Friday at Target Field against David Festa, who is projected to start for the Minnesota Twins. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET for the first game of a three-game series.
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Twins vs. Cardinals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: Watch on Apple TV+
- Box Score: Fox Sports
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Twins vs. Cardinals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Twins 5, Cardinals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Twins 56%, Cardinals 44%
Twins vs. Cardinals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2023 | Twins | -1.5 | 8.5 | -140 | +119 | 5-3 MIN |
| 8/2/2023 | Twins | -1.5 | 8.5 | -126 | +107 | 7-3 STL |
| 8/1/2023 | Twins | -1.5 | 8.5 | -132 | +112 | 3-2 MIN |
Twins Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.8 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 3.47 |
| K/9 | 7.9 |
Twins Player Insights
- Carlos Santana is hitting .239 with 23 doubles, 18 home runs and 48 walks.
- Of all batters in MLB, Santana's home run total places him 55th, and his RBI tally puts him 79th.
- Willi Castro is hitting .256 to lead his team.
- Castro ranks 160th in home runs and 105th in RBI among all batters in MLB.
- Jose Miranda is hitting .306 with 26 doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 16 walks.
- Miranda is on a two-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .250 with a triple.
- Ryan Jeffers' 20 home runs and 59 runs batted in are both team-highs.
Twins Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17 | @ Rangers | W 5-2 | David Festa vs Nathan Eovaldi |
| August 18 | @ Rangers | L 6-5 | Pablo Lopez vs Tyler Mahle |
| August 19 | @ Padres | L 5-3 | Zebby Matthews vs Michael King |
| August 20 | @ Padres | L 7-5 | Bailey Ober vs Martín Pérez |
| August 21 | @ Padres | W 11-4 | Simeon Woods Richardson vs Matt Waldron |
| August 23 | Cardinals | - | David Festa vs Andre Pallante |
| August 24 | Cardinals | - | Pablo Lopez vs Sonny Gray |
| August 25 | Cardinals | - | Zebby Matthews vs Erick Fedde |
| August 26 | Braves | - | Bailey Ober vs Max Fried |
| August 27 | Braves | - | Simeon Woods Richardson vs Spencer Schwellenbach |
| August 28 | Braves | - | David Festa vs Chris Sale |
Learn more about this Twins vs. Cardinals matchup on Fox Sports.
Cardinals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.4 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 4.66 |
| K/9 | 8.1 |
Cardinals Player Insights
- Burleson paces the Cardinals in home runs (21), runs batted in (70) and has posted a team-best batting average of .278.
- Burleson's home run total places him 30th in the majors, and he is 34th in RBI.
- Burleson has collected a hit in three straight games. In his last five games he is hitting .389 with a double, a home run, two walks and two RBI.
- Nolan Arenado is batting .271 with 19 doubles, 14 home runs and 35 walks.
- Arenado ranks 104th in home runs and 59th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Brendan Donovan has 27 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 35 walks while hitting .266.
- Masyn Winn paces the Cardinals with a team-leading batting average of .278.
Cardinals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17 | Dodgers | W 5-2 | Andre Pallante vs Bobby Miller |
| August 18 | Dodgers | L 2-1 | Sonny Gray vs Clayton Kershaw |
| August 20 | Brewers | L 3-2 | Erick Fedde vs Frankie Montás |
| August 21 | Brewers | W 10-6 | Kyle Gibson vs Tobias Myers |
| August 22 | Brewers | W 3-0 | Miles Mikolas vs Freddy Peralta |
| August 23 | @ Twins | - | Andre Pallante vs David Festa |
| August 24 | @ Twins | - | Sonny Gray vs Pablo Lopez |
| August 25 | @ Twins | - | Erick Fedde vs Zebby Matthews |
| August 26 | Padres | - | Kyle Gibson vs Matt Waldron |
| August 27 | Padres | - | Miles Mikolas vs Dylan Cease |
| August 28 | Padres | - | Andre Pallante vs Joe Musgrove |
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