Cardinals @ Cubs: Leake vs Arrieta (Game 153)
Cubs 5, Cardinals 0
W: Arrieta (18-7); L: Leake (9-11)
PREVIEW
STL (80-72): RHP Mike Leake (9-10, 4.54)
CHC (97-55): RHP Jake Arrieta (17-7, 2.96)
First pitch: 1:20pmCST
Arrieta gave up 3 ER in 6 innings to lose to the Brewers on Saturday. He’s 2-1 with a 3.45 in his three games against the Cardinals this season. Overall, they are 36-186 (.194!) against him. Grichuk is 4-9 with a HR.
Leake had a no-decision in San Francisco in his last outing, giving up 2 ER in 6 innings. He’s 0-2 with a 4.26 in his three games against the Cubs this year. For their careers, the Cubs are 53-192 (.276). Coghlan is 11-19 with 2 HR.
St. Louis is currently a half a game behind for one of the Wild Card spots--behind the Mets and Giants. The Cubs are in a position to do some damage to them, which should be some nice motivation and preparation for the post-season.
Al Reyes (3-1, 1.03) versus Jason Hammel (15-9, 3.56) tomorrow at 12:05pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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