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Cardinals Look to Break Slump in Crucial Series Against Rockies in Denver
The St. Louis Cardinals are in a slump, and there’s no sugarcoating it. As they head into a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, this isn’t just another road trip—it’s a pivotal moment that could shape their entire season. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. Monday night, and it’s more than just a game. It’s an opportunity for the Cardinals to wake up their struggling offense and make a statement.
Let’s be honest—things haven’t looked great for St. Louis lately. After being swept by the Diamondbacks in Arizona, the Cardinals have now dropped 11 of their last 15 games, falling to 51-49 and sitting in fourth place in the NL Central. That’s not where this team expected to be in late July, especially with the trade deadline just a week away. The team’s pitching—particularly its starters—has been abysmal. Since Michael McGreevy’s last start, Cardinals starters have posted a league-worst 7.12 ERA. It’s been tough to watch.
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McGreevy (1-1, 4.22 ERA) will take the mound tonight, and there’s pressure on him to deliver. But even more than that, the offense must show up. Coors Field, historically known as a hitter’s paradise, could be the perfect environment to get the bats going again—but that’s not a given this year. Despite the thin air, Coors has slipped in its hitter-friendly reputation, ranking only 11th in home run rate and 14th in hard-hit ball rate according to Statcast. In short, the park alone won’t fix the Cardinals’ woes.
Offensively, the Cardinals have scored just 48 runs this month—the third-lowest in MLB—and have looked completely out of sync. Key bats like Nolan Arenado and Alec Burleson need to lead by example, and the return of Ivan Herrera, who hits .348 against lefties, may be a much-needed spark, especially since Colorado is starting left-hander and ex-Cardinal Austin Gomber (0-3, 5.65 ERA). Gomber was part of the trade that brought Arenado to St. Louis, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.
For the Rockies, who hold the league’s worst record at 24-75, this series is less about playoffs and more about pride and player development. But don’t underestimate them—they’ve quietly improved in July and are hitting better than the Cardinals in recent weeks. With the Rockies showing signs of life and the Cardinals showing signs of collapse, this series has all the makings of a turning point—for better or worse.
If St. Louis drops another series here, the writing might be on the wall for front-office decisions at the trade deadline. A sweep could very well push them from hesitant buyers to clear sellers. But if the Cardinals can take care of business and find their rhythm again, this could be the spark they desperately need to salvage the season.
Tonight's game isn’t just another midseason matchup—it’s a litmus test for who this team really is. Let’s see if the Cardinals can rise to the altitude—and the occasion.
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