TBD TBD
Starter not announced
Today · 3:45 PM ETLineup pendingNL Central / NL West
St. Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants Preview
September 9, 2026
Starting pitchers, lineup status, recent form, weather and current moneyline context at Oracle Park.
3:45 PM ET · Oracle ParkStats availableLineups not confirmedLast update —
Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationStarting pitchers
Blade Tidwell RHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
4.43
133rd
WHIP
1.24
82nd
K/9
7.59
136th
BB/9
3.80
160th
P-Score45i
FIP
4.41
HR/9
1.05
91st
OPS/R
0.444
IP
42.2
2026 ERA splits
Home ERA5.32
Road ERA3.48
Last 5 starts
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Starter | Tidwell | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERA− | – | 109 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | – | 4.41 | |
| WAR | – | 0.4 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Offense vs pitcher hand
Lineups
Lineup pendingOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page →
Team comparison
STL·SF+17118th
Run differential
+9525th
72–72 Record59–85
Last 10 games
2026 head-to-head
Season Series
0—0
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Cardinals?+
St. Louis Cardinals has not announced a starter for this game.
Who is starting for the Giants?+
Blade Tidwell is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
3:45 PM ET at Oracle Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.