The Cubs are hitting very well at the moment and have won five straight vs the opposing Cardinals, including a recent 7-2 victory featuring today's Cubs starter Taillon. Chicago has also limited teams to under three runs in four of five recent games while scoring 37 runs L5. Taillon, who struggled much of the season, has pitched well in July, with a 2.96 ERA and a 20-4 K/BB ratio. The Cubs' bullpen has out-pitched the Cards' relievers at a 2.93 to 6.10 ERA over the last ten games. Chicago has a very healthy 6.9/4.4 runs for and against ratio Last seven games. The Cards are in the negative at 5.1/6.4 in their last seven games. Wainwright starts for the Cardinals. While he pitched well in his last stat, this has not been a fitting end to an illustrious career. It is hard to bet on his continued success today. Take the Cubs to win on the road again.