GO WEST YOUNG MAN

Jake Westbrook's pristine start to the season was saved by the weather after his last outing against the Pirates was rained out; the righty gave up 4 early runs to Pittsburgh. Westbrook has now continued his streak of not allowing an earned run this season. He is just 1-1 though as the unearned run he allowed against the Giants ultimately led to a loss. The Cardinals starter faced the Phillies twice last season getting rocked at home as he gave up 6 runs on May 24th. He bounced back on August 11th against Philadelphia giving up 1 run and four hits in just over seven innings of work.

CAN KENDRICK GET IT DONE?

Kyle Kendrick has been solid this season outside of his first start where he allowed 5 runs and eight hits in just over five innings pitched against the Royals. He followed that up with two solid starts against the Mets and Reds where he allowed 2 runs and 10 hits in total. One of Kendrick's best starts last season came in St. Louis on May 26th when he threw a complete game shutout giving up seven hits while walking none.

INJURY REPORT

The Cardinals and Phillies are almost each at full strength. St. Louis is without Rafael Furcal who underwent Tommy John surgery back in March. They are also without pitchers Chris Carpenter and Jason Motte. Carpenter is dealing with a nerve condition in his throwing hand, arm, and shoulder. Motte's status is unknown as he deals with a torn ligament. On the Philadelphia side, Ryan Howard is day to day with a tight right groin injury. Catcher Carlos Ruiz is almost done with his 25-game suspension which will help a lineup that has struggled scoring at times. John Lannan is on the DL with a knee injury while Delmon Young is close to recovering from microfracture surgery on his ankle.

TRENDS

Cardinals are 5-2 Over in their last 7 Sunday games

Cardinals are 5-0 in Westbrook's last 5 road starts vs. team with a losing record

Phillies are 5-2 in Kendrick’s last 7 home starts

Phillies are 9-3-1 Under in Kendrick’s last 13 starts on grass

HITTERS TO WATCH

Michael Young 11-for-27 vs. Westbrook

Jimmy Rollins 6-for-15 vs. Westbrook

Matt Holliday 2-for-18 vs. Kendrick

Carlos Beltran 7-for-26 vs. Kendrick