St. Louis at Detroit

The Cardinals haven't been stepping up at just 1-6 in their last seven games as an underdog and 1-7 against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Well this isn't just any starter they face but ace Justin Verlander (6-4, 2.66 ERA), who has a sizzling 103-23 strikeout to walk ratio in 101+ innings and only 76 hits allowed. The Cardinals are 5-11 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter and 4-10 in their last 14 road games. Verlander looks to add to a two-game team win streak while St. Louis is in a mid-season slump, losing 12 of 19. The Tigers are 46-15 in their last 61 interleague home games and 20-6 in Verlander's last 26 home starts against a team with a winning record. A frequent opponent in interleague play, Detroit is 17-9 all-time against the Cardinals in the regular season. That includes an 11-4 record at home. Play the Tigers.