On Sunday, Clayton Kershaw takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers (72-52) against Sonny Gray and the St. Louis Cardinals (61-62) in a playoff game at Busch Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. ET.
If you plan on watching this game, read on for information on streaming and TV options for the Los Angeles-St. Louis matchup.
When is the Dodgers vs. Cardinals game and when does it start?
Where can you watch Dodgers vs Cardinals?
The Dodgers and Cardinals will face off at Busch Stadium for this game on August 18. If you want to watch the game live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this game live on BSMW.
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Game preview Dodgers vs. Cardinals
These teams play again after the Cardinals’ 5-2 win over the Dodgers yesterday. Andre Pallante (7.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 5 K) scored the win for the Cardinals. Alec Burleson hit 3-of-4 with a home run and two RBIs to lead the team’s offense. Bobby Miller (4.2 IP, 4 R, 8 H, 1 K) was blamed for the loss on the Dodgers’ mound.
Dodgers Stats, Odds and Insights
The Dodgers have a 68-42 record in games where they were favored on the moneyline (they won 61.8% of those games).
Los Angeles averages 1.3 home runs per game and ranks third in baseball with 166 total home runs.
The Dodgers’ slugging percentage of .433 is the fourth-best in baseball.
With a team ERA of 3.79, Los Angeles ranks seventh among all pitching teams in the MLB.
The Dodgers have the fifth-lowest WHIP in the MLB (1.217).
Cardinals Stats, Odds and Insights
The Cardinals have won 29, or 48.3%, of the 60 games they have played as underdogs this season.
St. Louis has hit 129 home runs this season, ranking 20th in the Major Leagues.
The Cardinals rank 19th in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .389 this season.
St. Louis pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.20 this year, which ranks 20th in the MLB.
The Cardinals have a combined WHIP of 1.273 as a pitching team, ranking 18th in the MLB.
Dodgers starter – recent performance: Clayton Kershaw
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | 12 August | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| against Phillies | 6 August | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| at Padres | July 31 | 3.2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| against giants | July 25 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Cardinals starter – recent performance: Sonny Gray
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Reds | 12 August | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| against rays | 6 August | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| at Cubs | 1 August | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| against Nationals | July 26 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| at Braves | July 20 | 7.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Key Dodgers players to keep an eye on
The Dodgers send Kershaw (1-2) to the mound for his fifth start of the season. He has a 1-2 record, a 3.50 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings pitched.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run and three hits.
In four games this season, the 36-year-old has a 3.50 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. His opponents’ batting average is .270.
Shohei Ohtani leads Los Angeles in home runs with 38 and runs batted in with 87.
Freddie Freeman leads Los Angeles with a batting average of .292 and has also scored 17 home runs and 72 runs batted in this season.
Teoscar Hernandez has collected 125 base hits, an OBP of .331 and a slugging percentage of .494 this season.
Important Cardinals players to keep an eye on
The Cardinals will send Gray (11-7) to the mound for his 23rd start this season.
The right-hander allowed six earned runs in five innings pitched in his last appearance, a duel against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
The 34-year-old has an ERA of 3.93 and 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings with an opposing batting average of .225 in 22 games this season.
Burleson has a team-best batting average of .278 and is the Cardinals’ leader in home runs (21) and runs batted in (70).
Brendan Donovan has a batting average of .269 with 27 doubles, one triple, nine home runs and 35 walks.
Masyn Winn has 22 doubles, five triples, eleven home runs and 33 walks with a batting average of .277.
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