In the first of a three-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals (23-21) and the Chicago Cubs (29-13) at Busch Stadium, Adam Wainwright (4-3, 5.92 ERA) and John Lackey (4-2, 3.31 ERA) take the mound. The game starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 23 and will air on CSCh and FSMW.
In his most recent outing, Wainwright pitched 6.2 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out five and walking one in a 2-0 victory over the Rockies. The Cubs were also victorious the last time Lackey pitched. He pitched well, going 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out five and walking two in a 2-1 victory over the Brewers.
Notes
The Cubs lost their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Cardinals are 2-5. The Cubs are 5-5 in close games this season.
The Cardinals are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Cubs have a 4-4 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Cardinals are 3-18. The Cubs have a 2-10 record when opponents outhit them.
Chicago ranks in the top half of the league at 11th when it comes to home runs, hitting 50 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top five with 59.
Ranking first in walks, Chicago has earned 205 this season. St. Louis ranks seventh with 160 walks.
The Cardinals are 18-12 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Cubs are 22-5 when they hit at least one homer.
