MIKE'S EARLY MLB MONEYLINE BOOKIE BU$TER
(MLB) St. Louis vs. Boston,
Money Line: -145.00 Boston (Home)
Result: Win
Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante (2-1, 1.46 ERA) has impressive numbers, but this will be just his third career start and 21st appearance and he has a total of only 37 innings pitched in the big leagues.

Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta (5-5, 3.50 ERA) has heated up since starting the year 0-4, and he is 6-1 with a 1.83 ERA in his last eight starts.

Prior to yesterday's 11-2 win here at Fenway, the Cardinals were 0-7 in their last 7 games as a road underdog and 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. The Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a favorite.

8* PLAY ON BOSTON RED SOX.