Pre-Gamin' with T-Cobb: Cards at Cubs: 1:20pm (4/25)

Saint Louis Cardinals (11-7) at Chicago Cubs (6-12) -- 1:20 pm -- FSN Midwest/WGN National

Entering today's contest, Carlos Beltran and the new-look Cardinals look to rebound from there first series' lost since the beginning of September of last season. The Cubs on the other hand, following back-to-back walk off wins in the series, look for there first of which may not be many, sweeps.

The Cardinals will be sending Lance Lynn to the mound in hopes that he can continue his strong start and improve his record from three wins to an all-around impressive 4-0. As for the Cubs, they will be sending newly-aquired Chris Volstad to the mound. Volstad, who has struggled to start this season, is 0-2 with an ERA of 6.19.

Matheny made a few changes to the lineup today as Shane Robinson will be getting the start out in right, and Daniel Descalso will be getting the start at second base. With another quality start today for the Cardinals, with this lineup, Lance Lynn should be able to improve to 4-0 to finish this month out perfect. He has been a big reason why the Cardinals are where they are at right now. I expect the bats to get some runs early--and often. Hopefully today is a breakout game for this offense so we can end this little slump.

Here is a quick look at the lineup that Matheny posted for this afternoon's 1:20 first pitch.



Today's Lineup: (4/25/12)

1. Rafael Furcal, SS

2. Matt Carpenter, 1B

3. Matt Holliday, LF

4. Carlos Beltran, RF

5. David Freese, 3B

6. Yadier Molina, C

7. Daniel Descalso, 2B

8. Shane Robinson, CF

9. Lance Lynn, P

Today's Pitching Matchup:

Lance Lynn (3-0, 1.42 ERA, 0.737 WHIP) -- Cardinals

versus

Chris Volstad (0-2, 6.19 ERA, 1.375 WHIP) -- Cubs

(Chicago Cubs lead three game series two games to none) -- (season series: STL leads 3-2)
-Game 1: Chicago Cubs 3, Saint Louis Cardinals 2
-Game 2: Chicago Cubs 3, Saint Louis Cardinals 2 (10 Innings)