Sean Murphy
My selection is on the 'under' between St. Louis and Miami at 6:40 pm et on Thursday.
We've already seen a pair of low-scoring games between these two teams in this series and I anticipate more of the same on Thursday. Of course, that's been the norm when the Cards and Marlins match up with the 'under' going 6-0-1 in seven meetings going back to the start of last season. Jordan Hicks will get a spot start for St. Louis. He has some experience at the big league level but only in a relief role. I don't think too much will be asked of him on Thursday. Instead look for the Cards to lean on their stellar bullpen, which entered last night's action sporting a 1.95 ERA and 1.11 WHIP.
The Marlins will give the ball to Pablo Lopez as they look to salvage the finale of this three-game series. Lopez has pitched well through two starts this season, posting a 0.87 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. Miami's bullpen has proven effective in the early going this season as well, recording a collective 2.95 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. Expect runs to come at a premium again tonight. Take the under.
My selection is on the 'under' between St. Louis and Miami at 6:40 pm et on Thursday.
We've already seen a pair of low-scoring games between these two teams in this series and I anticipate more of the same on Thursday. Of course, that's been the norm when the Cards and Marlins match up with the 'under' going 6-0-1 in seven meetings going back to the start of last season. Jordan Hicks will get a spot start for St. Louis. He has some experience at the big league level but only in a relief role. I don't think too much will be asked of him on Thursday. Instead look for the Cards to lean on their stellar bullpen, which entered last night's action sporting a 1.95 ERA and 1.11 WHIP.
The Marlins will give the ball to Pablo Lopez as they look to salvage the finale of this three-game series. Lopez has pitched well through two starts this season, posting a 0.87 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. Miami's bullpen has proven effective in the early going this season as well, recording a collective 2.95 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. Expect runs to come at a premium again tonight. Take the under.