St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Prediction for Sunday, August 2, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday at 1:37 PM ET at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. St. Louis is 54-56 and sits fourth in the NL Central, 14.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cardinals have dropped two straight games after opening this series with a 3-1 loss on Friday. Toronto is 51-59 and sits fifth in the AL East, 13.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The Blue Jays have won two straight games and will look to secure another series victory at home. Build your bankroll with our free MLB picks.

St. Louis Cardinals Looking to End Their Two-Game Slide

The Cardinals have struggled to consistently generate offense this season, batting .238 while scoring 477 runs with 877 hits, 113 home runs, a .314 on-base percentage, and a .377 slugging percentage. Jordan Walker leads St. Louis with 22 home runs and 79 RBIs while batting .281, and Alec Burleson owns a team-best .282 batting average with 118 hits. JJ Wetherholt has added 16 home runs, Ivan Herrera owns a .361 on-base percentage, and Masyn Winn has contributed 89 hits. St. Louis has managed only four total runs during its current two-game losing streak.

The Cardinals have posted a 4.16 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat .254. The pitching staff has recorded 842 strikeouts and has generally kept the club competitive despite inconsistent offensive production. St. Louis has allowed only six runs through the first two games of this series, but the lineup has struggled to provide enough run support.

Injuries: JoJo Romero (15-Day IL), Ramon Urias (60-Day IL), Max Rajcic (60-Day IL).

Toronto Blue Jays Looking for a Third Consecutive Victory

Toronto is batting .243 while scoring 433 runs with 898 hits, 107 home runs, a .305 on-base percentage, and a .380 slugging percentage. Kazuma Okamoto leads the Blue Jays with 24 home runs and 69 RBIs, while Ernie Clement is batting .292 with 121 hits. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has posted a .344 on-base percentage, Nathan Lukes is hitting .279, and George Springer has contributed 12 home runs. Toronto has received timely production throughout the lineup while winning its last two games.

The Blue Jays own a 4.12 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .241 batting average. Toronto's pitching staff has totaled 978 strikeouts and has held the Cardinals to only one run in the series opener. Consistent work from the staff has allowed the Blue Jays to remain competitive despite ranking near the bottom of the AL East.

Injuries: Jonatan Clase (10-Day IL), Lenyn Sosa (10-Day IL), Joe Mantiply (60-Day IL), Yimi Garcia (60-Day IL), Patrick Corbin (15-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

St. Louis Cardinals – Matthew Liberatore

Liberatore is 5-8 with a 5.26 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP across 102.2 innings. He has allowed 120 hits while striking out 100 batters, issuing 40 walks, and surrendering 19 home runs. The left-hander has struggled to consistently limit opposing offenses this season.

Toronto Blue Jays – Max Scherzer

Scherzer is 1-4 with a 9.49 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP over 24.2 innings. The veteran has allowed 31 hits, 14 walks, and nine home runs while striking out 18 batters. Toronto will be looking for a much stronger outing from the former Cy Young Award winner.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays Game Pick

• Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto has carried the momentum throughout this series, winning the opener while holding St. Louis to only one run. The Blue Jays also own the better overall pitching staff with a 4.12 ERA compared to the Cardinals' 4.16 mark, and they have limited opponents to a .241 batting average this season. St. Louis has struggled offensively during its current losing streak, and Toronto's lineup has produced enough timely hits to take advantage. Playing at home gives the Blue Jays another edge in the series finale.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays Over/Under Pick

• Under

Neither lineup has generated much offense entering this matchup, and the Cardinals have scored only one run through the first game of the series. Toronto's pitching staff has consistently kept opponents under control with a 4.12 ERA and a .241 opponent batting average, while St. Louis has also received respectable production from its staff despite recent losses. Even with both starting pitchers searching for consistency, the overall trend points toward another lower-scoring game.