St. Louis at Chicago

Jaime Garcia has become a quality big league pitcher in a short time. He is off to a superb 4-0 start backed by a 1.99 ERA. The problem for the Cardinals is a bullpen that can't hold a lead once he departs a game, and has already been responsible for three losses in his seven starts. The Cards’ pen has allowed 13 runs in the 14.67 innings Garcia could not finish, for an ERA of 7.98 after he leaves, opening the door for trouble. The Cubs have something else going for them as they have been at their best when facing a lefthander, where they are now 12-4 in their last 16. Take the Cubs here.