CHC (18-17): LHP Jon Lester (1-1, 3.27)
STL (19-15): RHP Carlos Martinez (2-3, 3.86)
First pitch: 3:05pmCST
Lester was strong in his last outing (7 IP, 1 ER, 9 K, 2 BB), starting the first half of what would become an epic single-game double-header against the Yankees on Sunday.
He pitched against the Cardinals on opening day night, going 5 innings of one-run ball but ending up with a no-decision. For their careers, these Cardinals are 37-168 (.220) against him. Molina is 10-24.
Martinez matched up against Lester in Game One (7.1 IP, 0 ER, 10 K, 0 BB).