MLB: Dodgers vs. Cardinals Game Preview - June 8, 2025

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-27, first in the NL West) visit the St. Louis Cardinals (36-28, second in the NL Central) on Sunday. Los Angeles is looking to stop a three-game road skid.

Game Details

Location: St. Louis

Time: Sunday, 2:15 p.m. EDT

Pitching Matchup

Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 5.17 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, eight strikeouts)

Cardinals: Michael McGreevy (0-0)

Odds

Dodgers -142, Cardinals +119; over/under is 9 runs

Team Status

Cardinals Outlook

St. Louis has a 36-28 record overall and a 22-10 record at home. The Cardinals have the sixth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .395.

Dodgers Outlook

Los Angeles has a 15-16 record in road games and a 38-27 record overall. The Dodgers have the top team slugging percentage in the NL at .460.

This is the third time these teams match up this season.

Top Performers

Cardinals Highlights

Brendan Donovan has four home runs, 22 walks and 26 RBI while hitting .315 for the Cardinals.

Masyn Winn is 15 for 43 with four doubles and four RBI over the last 10 games.

Dodgers Highlights

Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 23 home runs while slugging .635.

Andy Pages is 15 for 41 with three doubles, three home runs and eight RBI over the past 10 games.

Recent Performance

Cardinals

Last 10 Games: 6-4 record, .248 batting average, 4.35 ERA, outscored by eight runs.

Dodgers

Last 10 Games: 4-6 record, .273 batting average, 4.45 ERA, outscored opponents by two runs.

Injuries

Cardinals

Matthew Liberatore: day-to-day (fatigue)

Jordan Walker: 10-Day IL (wrist)

Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat)

Dodgers

Tony Gonsolin: 15-Day IL (elbow)

Luis Garcia: 15-Day IL (adductor)

Tyler Glasnow: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (forearm)

Blake Snell: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Roki Sasaki: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Blake Treinen: 60-Day IL (forearm)

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 (38-27) face the St. Louis Cardinals (36-28) in St. Louis on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. EDT.

Clayton Kershaw is the probable starter for the Dodgers, while Michael McGreevy is expected to pitch for the Cardinals.

The Dodgers lead the NL in slugging percentage (.460), while the Cardinals rank sixth (.395).

Los Angeles holds a 15-16 road record, and St. Louis is strong at home with a 22-10 record.

Key players include Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers and Brendan Donovan for the Cardinals.

Related Links

• Los Angeles Dodgers News & Updates
• Los Angeles Dodgers Schedule & Scores
• St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
• St. Louis Cardinals Schedule & Scores
• MLB News