Four consecutive losses have put the Phillies at 22-47. A solid effort Tuesday by starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson was thwarted by seven runs allowed from the bullpen. This puts attractive value Wednesday on the Phillies. Look for an improved result from Phillies starter Nick Pivetta, who struggled in a start against the Cardinals earlier this season.

No time for a writeup but I'm on the Redbirds. Lay it!

The Cardinals should be -150 favorites on the road against Nick Pivetta. Pivetta has really struggled in terms of wOBA allowed and it's only a matter of time before he gets lit up consistently. The Cardinals have enough talent from both sides of the plate to make this a short night for Pivetta.