Cincinnati at St. Louis

The Cardinals already have assured they will win their 14th consecutive three-game series against the Reds, and look for the sweep at home. The Reds have dropped six of seven and have managed only three runs during a three-game losing streak. The Reds have righty Mike Leake (4.97 ERA), who is no stopper, and the team is 0-8 as a road underdog. Leake is 4-6 with a 5.00 ERA in 13 starts against the Cardinals. The Reds are 8-28 on the road versus a right-handed starter and face one of the best in Cardinals righty Adam Wainwright (1-1, 2.08). St. Louis is 37-15 at home, plus 22-5 when Wainwright gets five days of rest. St. Louis made it four wins in five meetings this season with a 5-2 victory Saturday behind a balanced lineup. Cincinnati is 19-46 at St. Louis, and the Reds are 2-6 when Leake faces the Cardinals. Play the Cardinals.