Dodgers at Cardinals Series Opener: June 6, 2025 Game Preview

Friday, June 6th, 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of a three-game series at Busch Stadium on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Matchup Details

Los Angeles Dodgers (38-25, first in the NL West) at St. Louis Cardinals (34-28, second in the NL Central)

Location: St. Louis

Game Time: 7:15 PM CT (8:15 PM EDT)

Odds: Dodgers -118, Cardinals -102; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

This marks the first meeting between these two teams this season.

Pitching Probables

Dodgers: Justin Wrobleski (0-0)

Cardinals: Sonny Gray (6-1, 3.65 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 76 strikeouts)

Team Performance Highlights

The Cardinals have a strong home record this season, standing at 20-10 in St. Louis. Overall, they are 34-28. St. Louis has performed well when their offense is clicking, holding a 24-6 record in games where they score at least five runs.

The Dodgers hold a 38-25 overall record, including a 15-14 mark on the road. Los Angeles boasts the top team slugging percentage in Major League Baseball, currently at .465.

Top Performers

Cardinals

Lars Nootbaar leads the Cardinals in home runs with eight and holds a slugging percentage of .403.

Over the last 10 games, Nolan Arenado has contributed two home runs and seven RBI, going 6 for 38 during that stretch.

Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani has been a major offensive force for the Dodgers, tallying nine doubles, four triples, 23 home runs, and 39 RBI.

Max Muncy has been particularly hot over the past 10 games, hitting six home runs and driving in 15 runs while going 10 for 31.

Recent Form

Cardinals Last 10 Games

Record: 5-5

Batting Average: .236

ERA: 4.91

Run Differential: Outscored by 16 runs

Dodgers Last 10 Games

Record: 6-4

Batting Average: .279

ERA: 4.35

Run Differential: Outscored opponents by 17 runs

Injuries

Cardinals

Matthew Liberatore: day-to-day (fatigue)

Jordan Walker: 10-Day IL (wrist)

Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat)

Dodgers

Luis Garcia: 15-Day IL (adductor)

Tyler Glasnow: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (forearm)

Kirby Yates: 15-Day IL (hamstring)

Blake Snell: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Roki Sasaki: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Blake Treinen: 60-Day IL (forearm)

Michael Kopech: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Edgardo Henriquez: 60-Day IL (foot)

Kyle Hurt: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Emmet Sheehan: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Michael Grove: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Brusdar Graterol: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

River Ryan: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Gavin Stone: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-25) visit the St. Louis Cardinals (34-28) on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 7:15 PM CT for the start of a series. The pitching matchup features the Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski against the Cardinals' Sonny Gray (6-1, 3.65 ERA). St. Louis holds a strong home record at 20-10, while Los Angeles leads MLB in team slugging percentage. Key hitters include the Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar and Nolan Arenado, and the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy, who is on a hot streak. The Dodgers have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, while the Cardinals are 5-5. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries heading into the contest.

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