The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Monday evening in another chapter of this historic rivalry, with David Peterson on the mound for the Cubs.
Peterson has been a steady presence in the Cubs rotation, using his plus fastball and developing changeup to keep hitters off balance. The Cubs offense has been producing consistently, and against a Cardinals pitching staff that has been vulnerable at times, Chicago should find opportunities.
The Cardinals counter with a pitcher looking to keep the game close and let their lineup do the work. Busch Stadium can play big, especially in the late afternoon sun, so runs could be at a premium depending on how the shadows move.
Prediction: Cubs moneyline. Peterson goes 6 quality innings, and the Cubs bullpen does just enough to hold off a Cardinals comeback attempt. This one stays close but Chicago prevails.
Key Matchup: David Peterson changeup vs. the Cardinals right-handed bats. If Peterson can keep the changeup down and away, he ll generate weak contact and keep St. Louis off the scoreboard.
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Nathan Caldwell
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