Cubs vs. Cardinals (Game 41)
The series stands at 1-2 in the Cardinals' favor to start the day. The Cubs maintain a 2.5 game lead in the division. Despite tough match-ups yesterday, a double-header sweep is a hard pill to swallow. Taking at least 1 of the remaining 2 and maintaining a multi-game lead would be some consolation.CHC (23-17): LHP Jon Lester (2-1, 5.11 ERA)
STL (16-15): RHP Dakota Hudson (1-2, 2.77 ERA)
First pitch 6:08 pm central
Lester dodged a loss to the Pirates last time out despite allowing 5 earned runs in 5.1 innings pitched. He has continued to be more dependent on BABIP and ground balls than in the past as he struggles to miss bats. In 39 at-bats, Yadier Molina has needled Lester for 13 hits and 6 walks. Goldschmidt is 8-17 with 1 homerun off of him. Current Cardinals have collected slashed .270/.310/.412 off of him in 222 at-bats.
Hudson most recently pitched 7 innings and allowed one earned run while collecting 7 strikeouts against the Reds. Kyle Schwarber is 2-3 with 3 walks and one strikeout off the righty. Hudson has increased his usage of his breaking pitches by about 10% and has leaned especially on a low 80s curve than he did in 2019.
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