UPDATE: First pitch is expected at 4:35 p.m. ET.
UPDATE: Due to worsening weather conditions, first pitch is no longer expected at 4:00 p.m ET and teams are reassessing the situation.
UPDATE: Today’s game between the Rays and Cardinals is expected to begin at 4:00 p.m. ET.
The start of the St. Louis Cardinals at Tampa Bay Rays game today has been delayed due to the weather. First pitch was initially scheduled for 12:10 p.m. ET, and there is not currently a new target start time.
Today is the rubber match between the Cardinals and Rays, with the pair of teams splitting the opening two matchups of this series. St. Louis is out to a 64-66 start to the season, while Tampa Bay enters with a 62-67 record.
Looking at the odds for today on DraftKings Sportsbook, the Tampa Bay Rays enter as -154 favorites on the moneyline and hold +143 odds on the -1.5 run line. The Cardinals hold +127 odds of getting the outright upset, with the run total set at nine.
Matthew Liberatore is scheduled to get the start for the Cardinals today. The 25-year-old enters with a 6-10 record, 4.13 ERA and 93 strikeouts and 128 hits allowed across 122.0 innings pitched.
Tampa Bay is expected to roll out Ryan Pepiot on the mound to start today. The 28-year-old holds an 8-10 record on the season with a 3.95 ERA, 146 strikeouts and 128 hits allowed across his opening 148.0 innings pitched.
Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on the rain delay.
