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Diamondbacks Seek to End Three-Game Slide Against Cardinals
The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to St. Louis on Tuesday to face the Cardinals while attempting to end a three-game losing streak. The Cardinal-favored matchup features starting pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona and Kyle Leahy for St. Louis, with both teams dealing with multiple injured players.
Quick Facts
Who
Arizona Diamondbacks
What
Diamondbacks attempt to end three-game losing streak
When
Tuesday
Where
St. Louis
- Diamondbacks attempt to end three-game losing streak
- Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks matchup
- Second meeting between teams this season
- Rodriguez vs. Leahy pitching duel
- Both teams dealing with multiple injuries
The Arizona Diamondbacks, sitting at 39-39 and third in the NL West, will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals (42-34, second in the NL Central) on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. EDT. This marks the second matchup between the teams this season.
The Cardinals enter the contest in stronger form, boasting a 22-17 home record and a team ERA of 4.27, which ranks ninth in the National League. St. Louis has gone 5-5 over its last 10 games with a .288 batting average, though the team has been outscored by six runs during that stretch. Eduardo Rodriguez (6-2, 2.45 ERA) will take the mound for Arizona, while Kyle Leahy (5-4, 4.63 ERA) starts for St. Louis.
Arizona has struggled on the road with a 15-22 away record but maintains an impressive 18-8 mark in games where they did not allow a home run. The Diamondbacks have also gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, posting a .238 batting average and 4.40 ERA while being outscored by two runs. Key offensive contributors include Ketel Marte (.263 average, 12 home runs, 46 RBIs) for Arizona and Alec Burleson (13 home runs, 56 RBIs) for St. Louis.
Both teams are hampered by injury concerns. The Diamondbacks have 11 players on the injured list, including starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (60-day IL, elbow), while the Cardinals have two players sidelined: Ryan Fernandez (15-day IL, back) and Ramon Urias (60-day IL, elbow). The Cardinals are favored at -113, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs.
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Why This Matters
This matchup carries significance for both teams' playoff positioning. The Diamondbacks, sitting at .500 in third place in the NL West, need to arrest their losing streak to maintain relevance in a competitive division, while the Cardinals—second in the NL Central with a winning record—seek to extend their advantage. Injuries to key pitchers like Corbin Burnes (Diamondbacks) and depth concerns on both rosters will test team resilience and decision-making during this critical stretch of the season.
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Jun 23, 2026
WireStory published by Associated Press
Jun 24, 2026
WireDiamondbacks vs. Cardinals game scheduled for Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. EDT