St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET
Pirates over Cardinals- This is the first of an unusual five-game series as the top two National League team clash. Both clubs enter this contest limping as the Pirates lost two of three to Miami and the Cardinals with losses to the Braves. Tonight's starting pitchers give 'us' a lead on tonight's game as Jake Westbrook (7-4, 2.95 ERA) of the Cardinals is 1-7 with a 4.81 ERA lifetime against Pittsburgh while Francisco Liriano (10-4 2.23) and is 5-1 with a 1.67 EAR in six starts at home. Take the PIRATES!