Chicago at St. Louis

This is the sixth straight road game for the Chicago White Sox, who lose the DH for this interleague series. They've lost 10-of-14 with a slumping offense that has dipped to #25 in runs scored, while the pitching staff is #27 in team ERA (5.06). White Sox starter James Shields (6.14 ERA) has been awful, with 17 walks and only 15 strikeouts in 29+ innings. Chicago is on a 25-54 run on the road, plus 19-53 against winning teams. They are also 5-14 when Shields starts on the road. St. Louis has a winning home record and is 38-14 against teams with a winning percentage below .400. Cardinals starter Michael Wacha (4-1, 3.62 ERA) as won four consecutive starts, including three at home in which he has allowed a total of four runs in 17+ innings. The Cardinals are 35-16 when Wacha faces a team with a losing record, including 18-6 at home. Play St. Louis.