St. Louis at Seattle

St. Louis has dropped six of nine and has a losing road record. They're a long way from home playing the third game of a 10-game trek. They've lost the first two at Seattle, 5-2 and 5-4, with the offense ranking 14th in runs scored. Jack Flaherty has been wild walking 17 in 21 innings, which is why he's averaging 5.1 innings, and the bullpen is 13th in ERA. The Cardinals are 2-8 in interleague road games, plus 5-12 versus a righty starter. Seattle has won six of nine and plays its ninth consecutive home contest. Chris Flexen has thrown much better at home, holding batters to a .214 average. The Mariners are 75-57 in day games, 45-25 after playing three or more consecutive home games, plus 15-4 after seven or more straight home contests. Play Seattle.