The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Brew Crew 8-2 on Sunday, but note that they had scored just seven runs through the first three games of the series. Here they'll come up against Mike Clevinger (6-2, 3.00 ERA) who is coming off a pair of super solid starts, allowing just two runs with 21 Ks through 14 2/3 innings of work. The Cards turn to spot starter John Gant (1-2, 4.39 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA in three starts this year. In his last start, Gant lasted 5 1/3 innings on May 25 in Pittsburgh, losing 8-1, and was charged with four hits and three runs.

Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series and 23-6 in their last 29 Monday games.

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