St. Louis at Pittsburgh

Everyone forgets how the Pirates started last season, because in the end they lost over 90 games. They don't have the pitching depth for the long haul, but remember that this team started 51-44 through 95 games, and they are a lot better than their record would indicate and this line is valued on their side. Lance Lynn has given the Cardinals a pair of good starts, but he is a puppy in the big leagues, and he will struggle - especially on the road. The Pirates have been excellent when coming home off a road trip of seven or more days, opening at home with an 11-3 mark in their last 14, and have answered the bell at home vs. teams with a better than .600 road winning percentage, taking four of their last five here against them. Play on Pittsburgh.