It is Wainwright vs Woodruff in what should be a great pitchers’ duel. Should, depending if Woodruff can recover from his very rough first start. Wainwright was business as usual first time around, continuing to defy age.

The Brewers are a significant favorite on Friday, and I can’t see it. St Louis has started well, are at home, has solid pitching and lots of pop. The Brewers have yet to show that they have improved their under-gunned offense. If you want to be cautious, take the Cardinals + 1 ½, but an out and out victory would not surprise me.