The St. Louis Cardinals (45-41) will face off against the Washington Nationals (41-46) at Nationals Park on Friday evening. The Cardinals will have Sonny Gray on the mound with a 9-5 record and a 2.98 ERA, while the Nationals will start Patrick Corbin, who has struggled this season with a 1-8 record and a 5.49 ERA.
The Nationals have a 19-21 record at home and will look to improve their standing in the NL East. The Cardinals, on the other hand, have a 21-23 record on the road and will aim to add to their 45-41 overall record.
Key players to watch include Luis Garcia for the Nationals with 14 doubles, nine home runs, and 40 RBI, and Masyn Winn for the Cardinals with 17 doubles, three triples, four home runs, and 29 RBI.
In their last 10 games, the Nationals have struggled with a 3-7 record, while the Cardinals have performed better with a 6-4 record. Both teams will be looking to secure a win in this upcoming matchup.
In terms of injuries, the Nationals have several players on the injured list, including Joey Gallo, Trevor Williams, and Josiah Gray. The Cardinals have their own share of injuries with Steven Matz, Keynan Middleton, and Tommy Edman among others sidelined.
This game marks the first meeting between the two teams this season and promises to be an exciting matchup between the Cardinals and Nationals.
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