On the evening of May 13, 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals are set to clash with the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, with first pitch scheduled for 9:38 PM under overcast skies. Left-hander Matthew Liberatore, sporting a promising 3.541 ERA, will take the mound for the Cardinals. Facing him will be the Angel’s José Soriano, who carries a 4.320 ERA into the game.

As the season unfolds, the Cardinals hold a record of 16 wins and 24 losses, placing them 13th in the NL Central Division. Their struggle within the division is evident, with only 1 win against 6 losses. The team’s recent performance includes 2 wins in their last 10 games, and they are currently riding a single-game win streak. With a divisional record reflecting both their struggles at home (6-11) and challenges on the road (10-13), St. Louis will be looking to improve in upcoming games.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Angels are near the bottom of the AL West with a 15-26 record. Despite their position, they are also striving for better results, coming off 4 wins in their last 10 games but currently holding a losing streak of one game. The Angels have recorded 5 wins and 14 losses at home, while somewhat steadying their performance away with a 10-12 record.

Regarding the betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 8.5, suggesting a moderately scoring game is anticipated. The odds favor the Angels slightly with a home money line of -114, compared to the Cardinal’s -106 on the away money line, indicating a closely matched contest expected at Angel Stadium.