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Karl Garrett
Cubs at ST. LOUIS
Can't make a case for the Cubbies these days, as Chicago is wilting down the stretch. Last night they blew a 3-0 lead, as they lost for the 8th time in their last 9 games.
Starter Ted Lilly has dropped his last pair of starts, allowing 8 runs in just 9 innings of work. Hardly numbers to get inspired by!
St. Louis is making a late surge, as the Redbirds have won their last 3, and starter Braden Looper just worked 7 scoreless in a home no-decision against the Marlins.
The Cards have taken 4 of the 7 season meetings at Busch, and with Lou Piniella's team sure looking like they are gagging with less than 20 games remaining, the G-Man will ride the Redbirds to another win this evening.
Take St. Louie!
4♦ ST. LOUIS
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