This is just one I have to play because the Padres have won seven straight and they play the Cardinals who have lost three straight. The Padres are only 4 games out of the NL Wild Card chase. Dakota Hudson has been hit hard in his last five starts and the Padres have been hitting well during the streak scoring 6.4 runs per game and allowing 2.6. I’m on the Padres to win.

Sometimes maybe I am guilty of betting on the uniform. I really thought the "professional" Cardinals would show up Thursday in their last relevant home game of the season against a bitter rival ... and they faceplanted just like they have all season. How can the Cards possibly keep Oliver Marmol?? Tony La Russa is available ... but probably sleeping somewhere he shouldn't be. Are you aware the Padres are only 4 games out of the WC race? Still long odds but it's possible. The Friars don't have a very good starting pitcher tonight in Matt Waldron but have a fully rested bullpen behind him and all the motivation.