"The Cardinals' 148 home runs ranked second-to-last in MLB last season, and their .379 slugging percentage ranked 27th in Major League Baseball."
"Tampa Bay ranked 16th in MLB action with 182 home runs last season, averaging 1.1 per game, and had a .251 batting average."
"Matthew Liberatore, the Cardinals' starting pitcher, finished last season with a 4.21 ERA and a 1.305 WHIP while earning an 8-12 record."
"Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays for the first time this season, following a competitive performance last year."
The Tampa Bay Rays will play against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 26, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET in Busch Stadium, St. Louis. The Cardinals struggled last season with 148 home runs and a .379 slugging percentage. Alec Burleson had a .290 batting average, while Ivan Herrera hit 19 home runs. The Rays had 182 home runs and a .401 slugging percentage. Junior Caminero led the Rays with a .264 average and 45 home runs. Matthew Liberatore will start for the Cardinals, and Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays.
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