Hammel has given up three runs or fewer in 11 of of his past 12 starts. He has held opponents to an average under .250 the first two times through the order, but it increases to .349 the third time around. In 12 career starts vs. the Cards, he's 4-6.
Smith was battered by the Orioles on Aug. 10, giving up five runs in six innings to take the loss. Smith gave up back-to-back homers twice in the game and has given up at least one homer in each game he’s pitched this season.