St. Louis at Houston

The chase is on as the Cardinals have slashed the Braves’ wildcard lead in the NL to a single game, with three left on the schedule. They will be taking on the worst team in baseball in Houston, while the Braves have to do battle with the top team in Philadelphia. Jaime Garcia has found the groove for the Cards where he has led them to four straight wins with superb pitching. Garcia has allowed just 5 runs in his last four starts. The Astros have gotten a good season out of Wandy Rodriguez, but this team has lost 104 games and three of his last four starts were in Astros’ losses. Houston is providing little bite as a dog where they are 23-55 in their last 78. The Cardinals are 19-7 in their last 26, including 7-1 in their last eight against a lefthander. Play on St. Louis in this one.