Cardinals vs Tigers: How to Watch and What to Watch for
The St. Louis Cardinals have been rolling and continue to push the Chicago Cubs for the top spot in the NL Central.
Next up, the Cardinals (26-21) travel home to face the AL-Central leading Detroit Tigers (31-16), the only MLB team with over 30 wins this season. St. Louis comes into the contest with 12 wins in its past 14 contests after a series victory over the Royals in Kansas City during rivalry week.
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The Cardinals took their rivalry with the Royals seriously, outscoring the home team 12-5 through the three-game series.
Cardinals pitcher Erick Fedde (12) pitches during the second inning against the Philadelphia© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Monday, May 19, 6:45 p.m. CT
How to watch/listen: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM
Probable starters:
Cardinals: Sonny Gray (4-1, 4.50 ERA)
Tigers: Keider Montero (1-1, 4.68 ERA)
Tuesday, May 20, 6:45 p.m. CT
How to watch/listen: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM
Probable starters:
Cardinals: Erick Fedde (3-3, 3.44 ERA)
Tigers: Tarik Skubal (4-2, 2.67 ERA)
Wednesday, May 21, 12:15 p.m. CT
How to watch/listen: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM
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Probable starters:
Cardinals: Andre Pallante (4-2, 4.11 ERA)
Tigers: Jack Flaherty (2-5, 4.44 ERA)
Storylines to watch for:
1. Pitching Showdown: Skubal vs. Fedde
The series features a marquee pitching matchup on May 20, with reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal facing the Cardinals' Erick Fedde. Skubal leads a Tigers rotation that ranks among the league's best, while Fedde has been a stabilizing force for St. Louis. This duel could set the tone for the series.
2. Javier Báez's Resurgence
Javier Báez has continued to impress for the Tigers this season, transitioning from shortstop to center field and revitalizing his career. With a .300 batting average, 6 home runs, and 29 RBI, Báez has been instrumental in Detroit's strong start. His defensive versatility and offensive production make him a key player to watch in this matchup.
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3. Battle of the streaks
The Cardinals and the Tigers are two of the hottest teams in the MLB, both coming into the contest on back-to-back series victories. It will be a big test for both teams and it could come down to the final pitch.
Related: Cardinals-Royals Among MLB's Most Heated Rivalries
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