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Match Preview: Boston Red Sox vs St. Louis Cardinals

Jun 18, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) reacts to striking out during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Red Sox will face the St. Louis Cardinals on 17th June 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series. Both these teams have played quite decent so far in the season, and this series promises to be quite competitive.

  • Cardinals currently have a record of 37-28.
  • Boston currently has a record of 34-30.

Injury Report:

Boston:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Rob RefsnyderRFThu, Jun 16UndisclosedExpected to be out until at least Jun 17
Enrique HernandezCFThu, Jun 16HipExpected to be out until at least Jun 19
Josh TaylorRPThu, Jun 16BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 24
Christian ArroyoRFWed, Jun 15IllnessExpected to be out until at least Jun 24
Chris SaleSPTue, Jun 14RibsExpected to be out until at least Jul 11
Matt BarnesRPTue, Jun 14ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 26
Nathan EovaldiSPSun, Jun 12BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 24
Garrett WhitlockSPFri, Jun 10HipExpected to be out until at least Jun 24
James PaxtonSPMon, May 16ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 15

Cardinals:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Corey DickersonDHThu, Jun 16CalfExpected to be out until at least Jun 20
Steven MatzSPMon, Jun 13ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 28
Jordan HicksSPSun, Jun 5ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 25
Alex ReyesRPMon, May 23ShoulderOut for the season
Ljay NewsomeRPWed, Apr 6ElbowOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Boston Red Sox vs St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 18, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
  • Xander Bogaerts – Red Sox

Xander has been in great form throughout the season, and he will be a key player who can decide the outcome of this match.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Boston Red Sox will be slightly favored to edge out a win in the 1st game of the series against a tricky Cardinals team that can cause problems.

Match Prediction: Boston Red Sox to win the game.

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