Number nine… number nine… number nine
The Cubs go for their tenth win in a row. Meanwhile, the division lead has grown to 12.
STL (60-54): RHP Carlos Martinez (10-7, 3.29)
CHC (71-41): LHP Jon Lester (12-4, 2.93)
First pitch: 7:05pmCST
Lester beat the A’s on Friday (7 IP, 2 ER, 8 K, 0 BB). He’s 6-2 with a 1.99 at Wrigley this year. The Cards are 38-141 (.270) against him. He went 1-3 with a 2.59 in 5 starts against the Cards last year but has missed them so far this season. Carpenter is 4-27 (.