The St. Louis Cardinals take on their heated rivals in the Chicago Cubs in a five-game series. Jordan Montgomery will get the start for the Card. He is 6-3, with a 3.29 ERA overall this season. In his last start, he went 5.2 innings, allowing just one run. The Cubs will counter with Drew Smyly. Smyly is 5-6 with a 3.67 ERA this season. In his last start, Smyly gave up just two runs in 5.1 innings. The Cards are 7-3 in its last 10 games against Chicago. The Cards have won seven in a row and eight of their last 10 and 4 of the last five on the road. The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 but lost yesterday. The Cardinals have scored at least five runs in six straight games. Smyly has given up nine runs in his last five starts, but has struggled against the Cards, giving up five runs in his last three starts against them. Montgomery has been dominant since coming to St. Louis, he has given up only one run in his last three starts. He is 2-0 in two starts against the Cubs, giving up only three runs. The Cards are red-hot right now and are looking to put distance between them and the Brewers.

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