Personal Play: August 21st

2-1 on the week. Tough loss last night. Get Back Tonight‼️

PERSONAL PLAY:

MLB:

St. Louis Cardinals @ Tampa Bay Rays 7:35pm EST

The Cardinals are in a strong position to beat the Rays tonight thanks to both pitching and defensive advantages. Veteran Sonny Gray takes the mound for St. Louis with an 11–6 record and recent improvements in his form, while Tampa Bay counters with Joe Boyle, who has struggled with consistency and has yet to record a quality start this season. Gray’s stability gives the Cardinals a clear edge in the early innings, and their superior defense—ranking among the best in Outs Above Average compared to the Rays’ 26th-place mark—further tilts the matchup in their favor. St. Louis also carries momentum after a series win in Miami and remains just five games out of a Wild Card spot, while Tampa Bay sits further back in a more difficult playoff race. The Cardinals’ mix of veteran leadership, sharper defense, and recent momentum makes them well-positioned to control this game. With oddsmakers and analysts alike leaning toward St. Louis, the balance of factors points toward a Cardinals victory tonight.

1 Unit Play: Cardinals ML