Scheduled for August 09, 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals will square off against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The first pitch is set for 08:10 PM under expected overcast skies.

Miles Mikolas will take the mound for the Cardinals, entering the game with a 5.119 ERA. On the mound for the Royals will be Michael Lorenzen, who holds a 3.689 ERA.

In the NL Central Division, the Cardinals are currently 8th with a 59-56 record, translating to a .51 winning percentage. Their division record stands at 17-19, placing them 2nd in the division. Recently, they’ve notched 5 wins in their last 10 outings and are on a two-game winning streak. The Cardinals have posted a 31-26 record at home and 28-30 away. They have won 28 daytime contests versus 31 nighttime victories, scoring a total of 477 runs while conceding 521.

Meanwhile, in the AL Central Division, the Royals are positioned 5th with a record of 64-52, reflecting a .55 winning percentage. They have a strong divisional presence with 25 wins and 11 losses, ranking them 3rd. Over their last 10 games, the Royals have secured 7 wins and are currently enjoying a one-game winning streak. They have a home record of 37-24 and an away record of 27-28. The team has achieved 26 day game wins against 38 under the lights, having scored 554 runs and allowed 460 runs defensively.