First baseball play this year but I can't resist.
Cardinals +110.....Carpenter will be throwing on 2 days extra rest that he needed after being overused by Larussa in 2 previous starts. Cards have had plenty of success in the past vs Peavy and since he is not lh which is whom Cards have struggled against this year, I see them having success today. My only fear is if bullpen can hold the lead after Carp hands it over but really feel though he is unproven in closers role, that Wainwright has shown enough to handle the job with Looper returning to setup role. Cards won't take 2 in SD but they will win Game 1. With Wells set to throw Game 2 and his success vs Cards coupled with Weaver throwing Game 2, this is a must win for Cards and they will get it done.
Cardinals +110.....Carpenter will be throwing on 2 days extra rest that he needed after being overused by Larussa in 2 previous starts. Cards have had plenty of success in the past vs Peavy and since he is not lh which is whom Cards have struggled against this year, I see them having success today. My only fear is if bullpen can hold the lead after Carp hands it over but really feel though he is unproven in closers role, that Wainwright has shown enough to handle the job with Looper returning to setup role. Cards won't take 2 in SD but they will win Game 1. With Wells set to throw Game 2 and his success vs Cards coupled with Weaver throwing Game 2, this is a must win for Cards and they will get it done.