This is a 10* NL GOM on the Cardinals.

After four straight losses, including a 4-0 setback here in the series opener, I like the underachieving Cardinals to dig deep here and get back into the winner's circle finally.

Note that St. Louis is 7-2 in its last nine off a shutout loss vs. an opponent.

Jordan Montgomery (1-0, 5.40 ERA) gets the nod for the visitors, while Eric Lauer (1-0, 3.38) counters for the home side.

True, the Brewers are rolling, but after six straight wins, I believe a small mental lapse in motivation happens here.

Lauer is just 2-3 with a 6.46 ERA in seven career appearances vs. the Cardinals.

Montgomery is 1-1 with a 3.52 ERA in three career starts vs. Milwaukee.

Look for the desperate CARDINALS to get the job done finally.

Good luck, NP