San Francisco just ended a tough four game series against the Dodgers, losing three out of four. They sit three games back of the final wild card spot and send out Justin Verlander, who’s allowed a combined one earned run over his last four starts. Both teams have struggled offensively in September with the Cardinals hitting .230 and San Francisco hitting .225. Michael McGreevy has allowed one earned run or less in three of his last four games as well.

The Giants' playoff chances have nearly flatlined, though there is still a a wild card pulse. With six games left, three games and three teams to leapfrog, however, only wins can keep the Giants mathematically alive for much longer. It's a tall order, but Justin Verlander has been doing his best lately on the mound, spinning an 0.36 ERA across his last four starts. Meanwhile, the Cards' Michael McGreevy has only allowed one run across 13 IP in his last two starts, and looks to atone for a poor showing September 5 at Busch vs. the Giants. Play Cards-Giants Under

The Giants got a big comeback win at the Dodgers on Sunday to keep their slim wild-card hopes alive as they sit three games back entering a final six-game homestand. San Francisco may be favored in all six, so it's not completely impossible -- just extremely unlikely. Have to win out and even that may not be enough. Justin Verlander has been pitching like he's 32 and not 42 with four straight outings allowing one run or fewer. The Giants roughed up Cards rookie starter Michael McGreevy on Sept. 5 in St. Louis. The Cardinals are 11 games under .500 away.