<p>The Tampa Bay Rays visit the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. This game is part of the MLB regular season. The Rays have a record of 0-1, while the Cardinals are at 1-0. The game is set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 2:15 PM.</p> <p>Kevin Cash leads the Rays, who are looking to bounce back after a loss. The Cardinals, managed by Oliver Marmol, aim to keep their winning streak alive. Joe Boyle starts for the Rays, while Michael McGreevy takes the mound for the Cardinals. The weather is clear with a light breeze, making for a pleasant afternoon at the ballpark.</p> <h2>Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview</h2> <p>The Tampa Bay Rays have shown mixed results in their recent games. They lost a close one against the St. Louis Cardinals with a score of 9-7. Despite the loss, they collected 17 hits, with Jonathan Aranda hitting a home run. The team struggled with extra-base hits, managing only one in the game.</p> <p>In a previous game against the Atlanta Braves, the Rays lost by just one run, 3-2. They had six hits but did not record any extra-base hits or home runs. Junior Caminero and Carson Williams each contributed with a hit and an RBI, but it was not enough to secure the win.</p> <p>The Rays' only recent win came against the Philadelphia Phillies, where they dominated with a 7-0 victory. They recorded 11 hits, including two home runs. Steven Matz pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and striking out four batters.</p> <h2>Rays vs Cardinals Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals</li><li>Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO</li><li>Date: March 28, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Rays Moneyline -109, Cardinals Moneyline -111</li></ul> <h2>St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview</h2> <p>The St. Louis Cardinals are on a winning streak with recent victories. They won against the Tampa Bay Rays by 9-7. Alec Burleson and JJ Wetherholt both hit home runs in that game. Matthew Liberatore pitched five innings with one earned run.</p> <p>Before that, the Cardinals won against the Houston Astros with a score of 3-2. Michael McGreevy pitched five innings and allowed only one earned run. Jordan Walker contributed with a home run and an RBI.</p> <p>In a game against the Miami Marlins, the Cardinals came out on top with a 7-4 win. Mason Molina was on the mound for 3 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs. Thomas Saggese and Alec Burleson were key hitters with two RBIs each.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The game between the Rays and Cardinals has a tight moneyline with the Rays at -109 and the Cardinals at -111. Given the Cardinals' strong batting average of .378 and the Rays' higher ERA of 10.12, the Cardinals are the pick to win. The projected score is Cardinals 5, Rays 3, favoring the Cardinals' hitting performance.</p> <p>The total runs line is set at 7.5. Both teams have shown high batting averages and poor pitching stats early in the season. With the projected score of 8 runs, the recommendation is to take the Over at 7.5 (-105).</p>

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