Cards could deal Brewers seventh straight L
St. Louis rookie Luke Weaver earned his first MLB victory over the weekend, limiting Oakland to a run on four hits. In a few hours, he’ll have a chance to exploit another offensively challenged foe.
The Cardinals and Brewers wrap up their series tonight, with an 8:10 p.m. ET first pitch at Miller Park. Online sports book BetDSI gives the visitors odds of -155 to triumph. Conversely, Milwaukee symbolizes a +140 underdog. The over/under run total rests at nine.
Thanks to back-to-back victories over the Brew Crew, Mike Matheny’s club sits 2 ½ games ahead of Pittsburgh for the National League’s second wild-card spot. The skipper’s excited about handing the ball to Weaver this evening, too. In his three starts so far, the Florida State product has displayed a deep repertoire and mature mound presence. Said attributes should serve him well against Craig Counsell’s group, which hits at a collective .245 clip.
The Redbirds may not be loaded with put-the-ball-in-play guys, either, but the power isn’t to be disputed. They pace the senior circuit with 188 homers. Jedd Gyorko struck the big blow in last night’s 2-1 win, giving him 17 clouts since July 18.
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Expect the Cards to pick on Matt Garza to excess. The veteran hurler is 4-5 with a 4.25 ERA in 13 career turns vs. the franchise. Meanwhile, Weaver’s poised to keep adding to that big-league resume.
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