Cubs vs Cardinals Series Finale: NL Central Rivals Battle for Crucial Win at Busch Stadium

Cubs vs Cardinals Series Finale: NL Central Rivals Battle for Crucial Win at Busch Stadium

By Michael Harrison

November 28, 2024 at 05:38 AM

The Cubs and Cardinals face off in the rubber match of their three-game series at Busch Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 6:08 pm CST on ESPN, ESPN3, and MLB Extra Innings.

The series is tied 1-1 after the Cubs won 12-3 on Friday before the Cardinals responded with a 2-1 victory on Saturday, highlighted by Yadier Molina's seventh home run of the season.

Starting Pitchers:

  • Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (2-4, 4.63 ERA)
  • Cubs: Zac Davies (2-2, 5.58 ERA)

Current Standings:

  • Cardinals: 26-21, 1st in NL Central
  • Cubs: 23-22, 2nd in NL Central

Injury Report:

Cardinals:

  • Dylan Carlson (RF) - Day-to-day (back)
  • Miles Mikolas (SP) - Left Saturday's game (forearm)
  • Johan Quezada (RP) - 7-day IL
  • Scott Hurst (CF) - 7-day IL
  • Paul Dejong (SS) - 10-day IL
  • Tyler O'Neill (LF) - 10-day IL
  • Andrew Miller (RP) - 10-day IL

Cubs:

  • Jason Adam (RP) - Day-to-day
  • Alec Mills (SP) - Starting rehab at Triple-A Iowa
  • Justin Steele (RP) - 10-day IL
  • Jason Heyward (RF) - 10-day IL
  • Trevor Megill (RP) - Bullpen session scheduled

The Cardinals are slight favorites to win the series finale in what has been another exciting chapter of this historic rivalry.

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