After taking three of four from the Cubs the St. Louis Cardinals head to Tampa Bay to take on the Rays. The Rays are in a competitive American League East Division and sit in third place at 31-23 and eight games behind the division-leading New York Yankees. The Cardinals at 32-23 have moved into a half game behind the first place Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central Division.
On Tuesday the Cardinals will face off against left-handed Jeffrey Springs. The Cardinals have fared okay against lefties this season; in 11 games the team has hit .246/.332/.407 with 11 home runs.