Cardinals host Los Angeles Dodgers, look to end home slide
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup aimed at halting the Cardinals' three-game home losing streak. The Cardinals have a 18-13 overall record and 7-8 at home, while the Dodgers lead the NL West with a 20-11 record and strong road performance. Both teams feature key players and several injured roster members heading into the game.
- ▪The Cardinals have an 18-13 overall record and a 7-8 record in home games this season.
- ▪The Dodgers have a 20-11 overall record and rank second in the NL with a .351 team on-base percentage.
- ▪St. Louis' Alec Burleson has 25 RBIs and four home runs, while Los Angeles' Max Muncy leads with 13 extra-base hits including nine homers.
- ▪The Cardinals are on a three-game home losing streak and face the Dodgers in their first meeting of the season.
- ▪Multiple players are on the injury list for both teams, including Mookie Betts (back) for the Dodgers and Matt Pushard (knee) for the Cardinals.
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