Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Los Angeles Dodgers's Roki Sasaki (1-2, 6.35 ERA) against St. Louis Cardinals's Michael McGreevy (1-2, 2.97 ERA).
St. Louis Cardinals's Michael McGreevy posts an solid 2.97 ERA this season, while Roki Sasaki has been struggling at 6.35. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Roki Sasaki — FIP 7.16, K% 20.4%, 22.7 IP / Michael McGreevy — FIP 4.24, K% 16.5%, 33.3 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Los Angeles Dodgers 20-12 (.625), St. Louis Cardinals 19-13 (.594).
Run differential: Los Angeles Dodgers +61, St. Louis Cardinals +2. Los Angeles Dodgers boasts superior run production.
Recent form: Los Angeles Dodgers on a 3-game losing streak, St. Louis Cardinals on a 5-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 5.23 ERA, 10 K in 10.1 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 3.68 ERA, 12 K in 14.2 IP.