At Busch Stadium on Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals (77-75) begin a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (89-65), at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The Cardinals are a tight favorite (-114 to win on the moneyline) when they take the field against the Guardians (-105). The St. Louis Cardinals will hand the ball to Kyle Gibson (8-7, 4.11 ERA), who is looking for win No. 9 on the season, and the Guardians will counter with Ben Lively (12-9, 3.87 ERA).
The Cardinals won their last contest versus the Pirates by a 10-5 score Wednesday, with Michael McGreevy picking up the win pitching going three innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out four. Nolan Arenado went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI to lead them offensively.