Chicago at St. Louis

Chicago plays its sixth straight road contest. The Cubs are 16th in the bullpen (4.00 ERA) and in fielding percentage. Chicago is 4-13 in these Sunday get-away games wrapping up a weekend series. Meanwhile, St. Louis is on an 11-8 run and plays its fourth consecutive home game. The defense is Top 10 in fielding percentage, while the offense is 12th in runs scored, plus Top 10 in on-base percentage and slugging. Steven Matz has a 3.89 ERA at home and has allowed 2 runs or less in six of his last seven outings. With the Cardinals 47-36 against winning teams in the second half of the season, back home field. Play St. Louis.