St. Louis at San Diego

The Padres' Randy Vasquez doesn't have big-name recognition. But he has been more than solid this season, with a 3-1 record, a 3.20 ERA, and fewer than a home run per nine innings, while posting an 8.1 strikeout rate per nine innings. Cardinals starter Dustin May has a 5.15 ERA and a career-low 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings. But San Diego doesn't just hold a starting pitching edge here. They have a rested Mason Miller, the top closer in baseball with a 1.04 ERA, 0.58 WHIP, and 34 strikeouts in 17.1 innings. Thanks to Miller, San Diego has a top 10 bullpen ERA. By contrast, the Cardinals' bullpen ranks 24th with a 4.67 ERA. The Cardinals have been held to three or fewer runs in four of their last six games. Take the Padres.