
Exciting Matchups: Doubleheader Showdown and Pitching Highlights in St. Louis
2025-06-05
Author: Jia
Get ready, baseball fans! Today is packed with thrilling action as the baseball world gears up for not one, but two exciting matchups in St. Louis!
1. St. Louis Doubleheader: Make-Up Games Galore!
The weather played tricks yesterday as the Kansas City Royals faced off against the St. Louis Cardinals, forcing a postponement. But fear not! They're making up for it today with a split doubleheader. Game 1 is set to kick off at 12:45 PM local time, while Game 2 will follow at 6:45 PM. Tickets from yesterday's washed-out game are valid for the first matchup, and fans holding tickets for today's originally scheduled game can still use them for the second. In a generous move, the Cardinals are offering fans with tickets to yesterday's game a voucher for a future game on a Monday to Thursday. Notably, this marks the fifth doubleheader of the season for the Cardinals, who have been battling the elements. Today’s doubleheader is just the beginning; the Cardinals face an intense stretch of 28 games over 28 days, with only June 16 as a breather!
2. Pitching Duel: Game 2 Takes Center Stage!
While Game 1 features the promising rookie Noah Cameron, boasting an impressive 1.05 ERA in just four starts, opposite the experienced Miles Mikolas (3.90 ERA), all eyes will be on Game 2. Cole Ragans makes his highly anticipated return from injury after a groin strain sidelined him since May 16. Having been a finalist for the AL Cy Young award last year, Ragans has struggled with a 4.53 ERA this season, despite impressive underlying metrics. He'll go toe-to-toe with the Cardinals' rising star, Matthew Liberatore, who shines with a 3.08 ERA and a stellar 2.65 FIP ahead of his 12th start!
3. A's Potential Shake-Up in the Rotation!
In Oakland, the Athletics are stirring things up! Operating with just a four-man rotation has its challenges, and they’re stepping up their game today. Mitch Spence, a right-hander, is set to make his first start of the 2025 season, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. This could be a shift in the A’s strategy, potentially indicating a bullpen game or new opportunities for the talented Spence. Keep an eye on this evolving situation as the A’s look for fresh solutions!