A series opener between the St. Louis Cardinals (79-55) and Washington Nationals (47-87) is scheduled for Monday at 4:15 PM ET, at Busch Stadium.
The favored Cardinals (-255 on the moneyline to win) host the Nationals (+210). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the St. Louis Cardinals looking to Jack Flaherty, and Anibal Sanchez (1-5) answering the bell for the Washington Nationals.
The Cardinals won their most recent contest versus the Cubs by a 2-0 score yesterday, with Miles Mikolas picking up the win pitching throwing eight innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out three. Albert Pujols went 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively.
The Nationals beat the Mets 7-1 yesterday. Cesar Hernandez led the way offensively after going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI, and Erick Fedde got the win, pitching six innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out two.