Philadelphia is 9-2 the last 11 winning seven straight as underdogs. St. Louis has lost three straight. Cole Hamels has given no runs earned or unearned in the last three and just one earned run the last four. His WHIP is .882 in the last three. In 11 starts it is 2.78 and 1.184. Hamels has a 7-4 team mark to the Cards with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.029.

Philly has a slugging percentage of .070 higher than St. Louis last five games. It is expected to be a pitching duel, which is good for Philadelphia. Phillies are 7-3 in Hamels last 10 road starts with the total set at 6.5 or lower. They are 7-3 in his road starts under such parameters. The Birds are 1-7 home favorites of 150 or less.