(St. Louis, MO) — After an off-day, the Cardinals resume their homestand tonight with the first of two games against the Red Sox at Busch Stadium. Lance Lynn starts for St. Louis. He’s 4-and-1 with a 2.75 ERA. Eduardo Rodriguez gets the ball for Boston. He’s 1-and-1 with a 2.80 ERA.
>>Cardinals Skipping Wacha In Rotation
(St. Louis, MO) — The Cardinals are skipping Michael Wacha’s turn in the rotation. Manager Mike Matheny says it’s all about pacing Wacha so he’s just as effective at the end of the year as he is now. Wacha will now pitch Friday against the Giants, 12 days after his last start.
>>Cubs Host Reds Tonight
(Chicago, IL) — The Cubs are back at Wrigley Field tonight. They host the Reds in the first of a three-game series. Chicago went 2-and-4 on its road trip to Colorado and St. Louis and has lost seven of its last nine overall to fall to 18-and-19. John Lackey opposes Bronson Arroyo tonight.
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