St. Louis Cardinals vs. Oakland Athletics: Game Preview, Odds, Pitching Matchup for September 2, 2025

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Athletics Take on St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of Series

Matchup Overview

The Oakland Athletics (64-75, fifth in the AL West) face the St. Louis Cardinals (68-71, fourth in the NL Central) at Busch Stadium on Tuesday at 6:45 PM (local time). This marks the teams’ second meeting of the season, with Oakland holding a 1-0 series lead. The Cardinals boast a 37-33 record at home, while the Athletics sit at a balanced 35-35 on the road.

Weather

Today at Busch Stadium, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 82°F, making for ideal baseball weather. There is little to no chance of precipitation, and light southwest winds at 5-10 mph should have minimal effect on play.

Pitching Probables

The Athletics are set to start Luis Severino (6-11, 4.82 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 103 strikeouts), while the Cardinals counter with Miles Mikolas (6-10, 5.04 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 86 strikeouts). The betting odds slightly favor St. Louis at -112, with Oakland at -107 and an over/under set at 8.5 runs.

Team Performance

St. Louis enters the game with a 68-71 overall record and a notable 27-10 record in games where they hit at least two home runs. On offense, the Cardinals look to leverage their power at home.

The Oakland Athletics, at 64-75 overall, have demonstrated impressive slugging ability, ranking fourth in the majors with a .434 slugging percentage. Their 35-35 road record highlights their ability to compete away from home.

Top Performers

Lars Nootbaar has collected 22 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs, and 44 RBI for the Cardinals. Ivan Herrera is batting 10-for-34 with a double and two homers over the last 10 games.

For Oakland, Jacob Wilson leads the team with a .318 batting average, adding 20 doubles, 12 home runs, 22 walks, and 55 RBI. Nick Kurtz is 10-for-30 with two home runs and four RBI in his last 10 outings.

Recent Performance

Over their last 10 games, the Cardinals have gone 4-6 with a .211 team batting average and a 5.01 ERA, being outscored by 18 runs. The Athletics are 5-5 with a .246 batting average and a 4.70 ERA, outscoring opponents by two runs in that span.

Injury Report

Cardinals: Alec Burleson (10-Day IL, wrist), Yohel Pozo (7-Day IL, concussion), John King (15-Day IL, back), Brendan Donovan (10-Day IL, groin), Nolan Arenado (10-Day IL, shoulder), Zack Thompson (60-Day IL, lat).

Athletics: Ben Bowden (60-Day IL, lat), Joey Estes (15-Day IL, back), Jacob Lopez (15-Day IL, flexor), Jack Perkins (15-Day IL, shoulder), Austin Wynns (60-Day IL, abdomen), Denzel Clarke (10-Day IL, abductor), Max Muncy (10-Day IL, hand), Grant Holman (60-Day IL, shoulder), Gunnar Hoglund (60-Day IL, hip), Jose Leclerc (60-Day IL, shoulder), Luis Medina (60-Day IL, elbow).

In summary

The Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals continue their series with both teams looking to improve on their recent performances. Solid pitching matchups and strong slugging lineups set the stage for a competitive battle at Busch Stadium. With ideal weather conditions and plenty of offensive talent on display, fans can expect an exciting contest as the late-season playoff picture continues to develop.

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