Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Los Angeles Dodgers's Emmet Sheehan (2-0, 4.78 ERA) against St. Louis Cardinals's Matthew Liberatore (0-1, 4.75 ERA).
Both starters carry similar ERAs, setting the stage for a potential pitchers' duel. WHIP: Emmet Sheehan 1.25, Matthew Liberatore 1.55.
Advanced metrics: Emmet Sheehan — FIP 4.09, K% 25.5%, 26.3 IP / Matthew Liberatore — FIP 6.36, K% 14.1%, 30.3 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Los Angeles Dodgers 20-11 (.645), St. Louis Cardinals 18-13 (.581).
Los Angeles Dodgers holds the edge in the season standings, though St. Louis Cardinals can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: Los Angeles Dodgers +66, St. Louis Cardinals -3. Los Angeles Dodgers boasts superior run production.
Recent form: Los Angeles Dodgers on a 2-game losing streak, St. Louis Cardinals on a 4-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, St. Louis Cardinals holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Alex Vesia 1.69 ERA, 14 K in 10.2 IP, Blake Treinen 4.15 ERA, 9 K in 8.2 IP, Edgardo Henriquez 3.86 ERA, 10 K in 9.1 IP.
St. Louis Cardinals bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Andre Pallante 3.73 ERA, 26 K in 31.1 IP, Dustin May 5.28 ERA, 22 K in 30.2 IP, George Soriano 4.05 ERA, 11 K in 13.1 IP.
Win Probability
Projected win probability: Los Angeles Dodgers 48% vs St. Louis Cardinals 52%
Factors: St. Louis Cardinals's starter owns the lower ERA, St. Louis Cardinals's home-field advantage. Of course, baseball's inherent randomness means actual results may differ.
Key Tactical Points
Workload comparison: Emmet Sheehan averages 5.3 IP per start vs. Matthew Liberatore at 5.1 IP. Getting six-plus innings from the starter significantly eases the bullpen burden.