The 2024 Major League Baseball season is set to begin with a highly anticipated match between two of the National League’s top teams – the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cardinals had a disappointing 71-91 season in 2023, marking their first losing season since 2007 and their first 90-loss campaign since 1990. On the other hand, the Dodgers continued their winning streak by securing their 11th consecutive trip to the postseason after winning an impressive 100 games.
The Dodgers also made significant moves in the offseason, signing free agents Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Meanwhile, the Cardinals faced challenges during spring training as veteran right-hander Sonny Gray was sidelined with a hamstring injury, leaving RHP Miles Mikolas to step into his place. Despite his subpar performance in 2023, Mikolas will be tasked with leading the Cardinals’ rotation, which has been a concern apart from Gray.
The Cardinals and Dodgers will face off on Thursday, March 28 at 4:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Fans can catch the game through live streams on Fubo or MLB.TV while it will be broadcasted on SportsNet LA and Bally Sports Midwest. The probable pitchers for the game are RHP Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals and RHP Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers. The odds are in favor of the Dodgers with an over/under of 8.5 runs.
For baseball fans eagerly waiting for this matchup, there is much anticipation surrounding Ohtani’s home debut after signing a record-breaking deal with the Dodgers. However, Ohtani’s career with the Dodgers has been overshadowed by a gambling scandal that is still unfolding. Despite these distractions, fans can look forward to an exciting game that promises to be full of surprises and drama.
In conclusion, both teams have high expectations heading into this opening day showdown