Cards are off a loss and will face the Nationals who can clinch the NL East with a win. I think much of the Nationals would rather do that at home against Philadelphia on Monday and the Cardinals coming off a loss would like to keep their wild card spot and need this win. Lance Lynn is red hot with an ERA under 1 over his last 3 starts since rejoining the rotation after a brief stint in the bullpen. He's got an extra day of rest under his belt compared to Ross Detwiler. Detwiler has a stiff task against the Cardinals who are #3 in OPS vs. LHP and #3 in OPS during day games. The Nationals are also 8-17 in their last 25 road games with Detwiler on the hill and they are 7-23 in their last 30 in St. Louis. Cardinals are 18-6 in their last 24 at home vs. LH starter.
