MLB Showdowns: Cardinals, Brewers, Pirates, Red Sox Face Tough Opponents

PHILADELPHIA, PA – As the MLB season heats up, four exciting matchups unfold on Monday, May 12. The St. Louis Cardinals (22-19) bring their eight-game winning streak to Philadelphia to face the Phillies (24-16). Matthew Liberatore is set to pitch for St. Louis, while Cristopher Sánchez takes the mound for Philadelphia.

The Cardinals recently completed a three-game sweep against the Washington Nationals, with Miles Mikolas leading the charge in a 6-1 victory, allowing just one run over 5.1 innings. Nolan Arenado provided key offensive support with his seventh home run of the season. In contrast, the Phillies are coming off a strong showing, having won five of their last six games, including a recent 3-0 win against the Guardians, aided by two home runs from Kyle Schwarber.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers (20-21) visit the Cleveland Guardians (23-17). Freddy Peralta will pitch for Milwaukee, while Cleveland counters with Ben Lively. The Guardians have lost their last two games but boast an 8-4 record over their last 12. Milwaukee broke a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win against the Rays but has struggled offensively lately.

In Queens, the Pittsburgh Pirates (14-27) are set to clash with the New York Mets (26-15). Rookie sensation Paul Skenes will pitch for the Pirates. Last weekend, the Mets secured two victories against the Chicago Cubs, highlighted by powerful offense from Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos. Skenes aims to end a five-game road losing streak for Pittsburgh, having recently helped his team win against Atlanta.

Finally, the Boston Red Sox (22-20) travel to Detroit to face the Tigers (26-15). Tanner Houck is on the mound for Boston as they look to capitalize on their recent success, winning four of five games. Detroit, however, aims to bounce back after dropping two of three games to Texas, including a difficult 6-1 loss.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for real-time updates and betting insights on these matchups, with analytics helping predict outcomes based on recent performances.