Athletics vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 5/14/26, 11:48 AM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 5/14/26 at 6:35 PM in MLB Picks

Young MLB stars, poised for the future, have shone in the exciting series between the Cardinals and the combative Athletics. The A's temporary home in Sacramento is hosting this series.

In the first game of the series, the Cardinals were leading 4-3 in the sixth inning. JJ Wetherholt came through with his sixth home run of the season, a crucial hit that extended the Cardinals' lead. In his first 42 games in the majors, Wetherholt, while lacking contact, possesses other qualities at the plate that will surely earn him a roster spot. For the remainder of the season, Walker went 1-for-4 in Game 1, and his batting average remains close to .300. Pallante earned the win on the mound.

But in Wednesday's game, the key home runs belonged to the Athletics, who unanimously won Rookie of the Year in 2025. Nick Kurtz came up with a go-ahead grand slam in the fifth inning, from which the Cardinals never recovered. Gelof's solo home run extended the lead in Wednesday's victory, and in Tuesday's loss, Langeliers, who hit his 12th home run of the season, is looking to compete neck and neck with the MLB's home run leaders this season.