I was right on with the Cardinals last night as they continue their dominance over the Reds at home now 42-17 in their last 59. I'm back at it with the Cards again today. Pujols is super hot and the during the 9-3 run the Cardinals are on their entire team is hitting and they won't need many runs in today's game with Chris Carpenter on the hill. Carpenter knows how important this match up is and how badly the Cardinals want to continue this streak of dominance over the Reds. Carpenter has won 10 straight vs. the Reds posting a 1.37 ERA allowing only 45 hits 8 walks in 72.1 innings pitched that's a 0.73 WHIP! Now that's impressive. Travis Wood has been inconsistent this year and the Cardinals have shown an ability to beat left handed pitchers over their last 5 games alone they are hitting .337 vs. LHP. The Reds are not likely to give him much run support here as they do lead the league in runs scored but most of that damage has happened at home as their road bats don't seem to work as great they have a .230 average and 3.04 runs per 9 vs. RHP on the road this year. I look for the Cardinals and their bullpen if they need it to keep the Reds in check all day. Bonus - Scott Bary behind home plate and the home team is 20-8 in his last 28 behind the dish.
