St. Louis Cardinals Host Padres, Aim to Extend Home Winning Streak

The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, aiming to extend their six-game home winning streak. The Cardinals, led by Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker, have a 21-16 record in home games and a 40-31 record overall. Kyle Leahy is scheduled to pitch for the Cardinals, who have a collective .324 on-base percentage, the fifth-ranked percentage in the NL. The Padres, with a 18-16 record in road games and a 37-35 record overall, will face a tough test against the Cardinals' offense. Gavin Sheets and Fernando Tatis Jr. are key players for the Padres, who have the fourth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.89. The Cardinals have a 4-2 advantage in the season series, and Wednesday's game is the seventh time these teams meet this season. The Cardinals are looking to build on their recent success, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, while the Padres have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. The Cardinals' bullpen will be without Ramon Urias, who is on the 60-Day IL with an elbow injury, and Ryan Fernandez, who is on the 15-Day IL with a back injury. The Padres have several players on the injured list, including Luis Campusano, Freddy Fermin, and Miguel Andujar. The game is scheduled to start at 2:15 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. The Cardinals are looking to continue their strong play at home, where they have a .275 batting average and a 3.62 ERA in their last 10 games. With a win, the Cardinals can extend their lead in the NL Central and build momentum for the rest of the season.