#MLB Free Pick from Mike Lundin
(MLB) St. Louis vs. Chi Cubs,
Money Line: -155.00 Chi Cubs (Home)
Result: Loss
Play: Chicago Cubs
Rating: 5/10*

The Chicago Cubs will host NL Central rival St. Louis Cardinals for the opener of a three-game series Monday night. Look for the Cubs to take tonight's contest behind John Lackey.

Lackey (7-2, 2.66 ERA) will make his third career start against the team with which he spent the previous 1 1/2 seasons with. He's held them to three runs on eight hits with 20 Ks in 14 innings already this year. Lackey has been outstanding home at Wrigly all year, going 4-1 with an 1.66 ERA in six starts.

The Cardinals turn to Jaime Garcia (4-6, 3.93 ERA). The left-hander has been reached for nine runs (eight earned) on 21 hits with three homers while covering just 11 innings in his last two turns. He allowed two runs on four hits and four walks in five innings of a 2-1 home loss to the Cubs on April 19.

The Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Cardinals are 0-4 in Garcia's last four starts vs. Cubs. Cardinals are 2-7 in the last nine meetings overall.

Note that:
- Mike Lundin was 2-1 with his MLB Premium Picks on Sunday to improve on his 17-10 MLB Run, and he CASHED BOTH of his Top Rated 10* selections.

He's back in action at the ballpark Monday with an Early Top Rated 10* MLB *AFTERNOON APOCALYPSE* selection on D'Backs vs. Phillies followed by an All Late MLB 3-Pack of MLB Winners.