The Philadelphia Phillies (1-0) and St. Louis Cardinals (0-1) play Game 2 of an NL Wild Card Series Friday at Busch Stadium. First pitch is slated for 8:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Series: Phillies lead 1-0 after a come-from-behind 6-3 win Friday.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler was fantastic in his first playoff start. He allowed 2 hits and struck out 4 over 6 1/3 scoreless IP. The bullpen gave up 3 runs after he exited, which will be something to watch Saturday.
The Phils entered the 9th inning down 2-0 Friday, and they plated 6 runs. Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, who finished the 8th inning, lost feeling in his injured finger in the 9th. He allowed a hit, 2 walks and then hit a batter to force in a run. It was all downhill from there for STL.