David Backs Giants-Cardinals Over 8 Runs as Molina, Liberatore Carry ERAs Above 5.50
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 16
David Backs Giants-Cardinals Over 8 Runs as Molina, Liberatore Carry ERAs Above 5.50
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 16
Summary
Over 8 runs is David’s play for Giants-Cardinals, with both starters entering in poor form and little evidence either can control the game.
Anthony Molina has allowed 10 earned runs in 9.1 innings across four appearances for San Francisco since arriving at the trade deadline, including seven runs in his last outing against San Diego.
Matthew Liberatore is 5-14 with a 5.53 ERA and 1.49 WHIP for St. Louis; at home, his ERA rises to 5.77, and he has given up five or more earned runs in four of his past 10 starts.
That pitching setup points to offense from two flawed clubs: the Giants are tracking toward 95-plus losses, while the Cardinals remain around .500 despite turning into deadline sellers.
St. Louis still brings middle-of-the-order production into the matchup, with Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson each reaching 100 RBIs this season.