Cardinals vs. Tigers: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Steven Matz will take the ball for the St. Louis Cardinals (10-24) when they host starter Alex Faedo and the Detroit Tigers (15-17) on Sunday, with first pitch at 2:15 PM ET and the Tigers going for a series sweep.

Keep reading to see how to watch the St. Louis-Detroit matchup in the article below.

When is Cardinals vs. Tigers and when does it start?

This contest between the Cardinals and Tigers will begin on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Be ready to see the opening pitch at 2:15 PM ET.

Where to watch Cardinals vs. Tigers

The Cardinals and Tigers will hit the diamond at Busch Stadium for this matchup on May 7, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

You can catch this game live on BSMW.

Watch the Cardinals vs. Tigers live stream on Fubo

Cardinals vs. Tigers Game Preview

Yesterday, the Tigers picked up a 6-5 victory over the Cardinals, with Jose Cisnero (1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) registering the win for the Tigers. Akil Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI to lead the offensive attack. Giovanny Gallegos (2.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 K) was handed the loss for the Cardinals.

Cardinals Stats, Odds & Insights

The Cardinals have been the moneyline favorite 19 total times this season. They’ve gone 8-11 in those games.

St. Louis averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank 13th in MLB play with 38 total home runs .

The Cardinals’ .410 slugging percentage is 14th in baseball.

St. Louis has a 4.62 team ERA that ranks 21st across all MLB pitching staffs.

The Cardinals have the fifth-highest WHIP in the majors (1.472).

Tigers Stats, Odds & Insights

The Tigers have won 14, or 45.2%, of the 31 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.

Detroit ranks 26th in Major League Baseball with just 27 home runs as a team.

The Tigers rank 28th in the majors with a .355 team slugging percentage.

Detroit pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.51 ERA this year, which ranks 18th in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have a 1.222 WHIP this season, eighth-best in the majors.

Cardinals Starter Recent Performance: Steven Matz

Cardinals Key Players to Watch

Matz makes the start for the Cardinals, his seventh of the season. He is 0-4 with a 6.39 ERA and 31 strikeouts through 31 2/3 innings pitched.

The lefty last appeared on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels, when he tossed five innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up six hits.

In six games this season, the 31-year-old has a 6.39 ERA and 9 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .304 to opposing hitters.

Paul Goldschmidt leads St. Louis with a batting average of .302. He’s also hit four home runs with 16 RBI.

Tommy Edman has collected 26 hits this season and has an OBP of .339. He’s slugging .461 on the year.

Nolan Gorman leads the club in homers (seven) and runs batted in (23) this season.

Tigers Key Players to Watch

Faedo has been named the starter for the Tigers and will make his first start this season.

The right-hander is making his first start of the year. The 27-year-old did not make an appearance on the mound last season.

Javier Baez paces the Tigers with 15 runs batted in.

Riley Greene is hitting .270 to lead his team.

Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with 15 runs batted in.

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