The St. Louis Cardinals put a 12-5 beating on the Cincinnati Reds Friday night, and I think they're in line for another triumph here on Saturday with talented rookie right-hander Daniel Poncedeleon (0-0, 2.08 ERA) on the mound. Poncedeleon fanned 11 through four innings of one-run ball against the Dodgers his last time out and delivered seven hitless innings in his first major league start at Cincinnati on July 23. The Reds turn to right-hander Luis Castillo (7-11, 5.07 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 4.64 ERA in four starts against the Cards this season.

Cinci has dropped eight of its last nine while St. Louis has won seven of its last 10 and 21-6 in its last 27 overall. Reds are 3-14 in their last 17 road games.

8* play on St. Louis Cardinals.