Lynn hopes to repeat success vs. White Sox - STLtoday.com
Jeff Gordon previews today’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox at 7:10 p. m. (FSM) at U. S. Cellular Field in Chicago. THE STAKES: The Cardinals pushed their National League Central lead back to five games by dumping the White Sox while the Pittsburgh Pirates were losing in Kansas City. PITCHING FOR THE CARDINALS: Lance Lynn (7-5 , 2. 79 ERA): He did an outstanding job in his last start against the White Sox, allowing one run in six innings June 30. He is 1-0 with a 0. 68 ERA in two career matchups. PITCHING FOR THE WHITE SOX: John Danks (5-8, 4. 98 ERA): In his last start he threw six shutout innings at the Royals. Former American Leaguers Jhonny Peralta (11 for 49, 12 strikeouts), Mark Reynolds (2 for 10, four strikeouts) and Peter Bourjos (0 for 5) have struggled against Danks in their career. LINEUP INTRIGUE: Stephen Piscotty got his first big league hit in his first big league start, spelling Matt Holliday in left field. Holliday may take a second game as the designated hitter in the American League park as he continues his comeback from a quadriceps strain. Source: www.stltoday.com
