These teams have split the first two games of this series. After struggling through a bullpen game Wednesday, the Rays will try to bounce back with Zack Littell on the mound. He has been stretched out as a starter, throwing at least 74 pitches in both of his last two outings. He limited the Astros and Tigers to a total of two runs over 11 combined innings in those two starts. The Cardinals will start Matthew Liberatore, who has given up at least four runs in six of his last eight outings. With their 38-20 record at home and .772 OPS versus left-handed pitchers, this is a favorable spot for the Rays to earn a win.