Jerad Eickhoff has struggled recently but the Phillies are 5-2 in his starts this season including 3-1 in his home starts. This is a good start for him to bounce back because he is at home and has a 1.93 ERA in his two career starts against St Louis. The Cardinals are starting Dakota Hudson and he allowed 8 runs (2 earned) in 5 innings against Philadelphia earlier this month. Though only 2 runs were earned he was hit hard and Hudson also walked 3 batters. Entering Thursday's game the Cardinals have lost 17 of 24 games this month. The Phillies are 13-5 in day games this season. Per the above as well as the simulation report, play PHILADELPHIA