Chicago at St. Louis

Chicago is on a 4-8 slide. The Cubs had the day off yesterday but are 3-12 following an off day. Starter Adrian Sampson has faced the Cardinals twice this season and has a 7.56 ERA with St. Louis batting .333 off him. The Cubs are 6-14 against a lefty starter, plus 23-63 versus a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. St. Louis is fourth in the majors in runs scored, second in on-base percentage, third in slugging. Southpaw Jordan Montgomery (3.28 ERA) has had a strong season with the Cardinals winning his last five starts. St. Louis has won six of eight against the Cubs and is on a 42-22 run at home, as well as 53-20 as a favorite. Play St. Louis.