Originally Posted by
JR007
Wainwright has been anything but automatic on the road this year, going 4-6 with a 3.38 ERA in seven starts (the Redbirds are 4-7). And while Wainwright is a perfect 8-0 in day games, he’s a mediocre 7-6 at night. But more than anything, I’m taking the plus money with the Marlins because Wainwright isn’t the only talented pitcher on the mound. Ricky Nolasco has been dealing lately for Florida, going 3-0 with a 2.38 ERA in his last three starts. In those three contests, he’s surrendered just six runs, 13 hits and four walks while striking out 22 in 22 2/3 innings. And going back to June, Florida is 7-1 in Nolasco’s last eight starts, and the right-hander has a 3.39 ERA in his last nine outings. Finally, not only are the Cardinals three games under .500 when Wainwright starts on the highway, but they’re just 22-30 away from St. Louis this season, including 4-9 in the past 13.