The set-up: This is a mismatch of epic proportions. St. Louis is struggling with consistency at the plate and it's just 7-17 in the month of May, which doesn't bode well for Genesis Cabrera, making his major league debut for the visitors today. Phillies' ace Aaron Nola though comes into this one on top form after a slow start and I look for him to deliver the goods in this favorable spot as well.

The pitchers: Cabrera (0-0, 0.00 ERA) was 2-3 with a 6.35 ERA at Triple-A Memphis: "The reports we've gotten from Memphis have been very positive," Cardinals manager Mike Shildt assessed last night. "We trust our player development group and our front office and that was the recommendation and we follow it."

Nola (5-0, 4.53) has a 2.76 ERA over his last six starts, striking out 18 over his last 11 1/3's frames of work.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but St. Louis is now just 9-13 on the road this year, while Philadelphia is 18-10 at home.

Philadelphia Phillies

10* play