Cardinals Begin 11-Game Road Trip Against Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to start an 11-game road trip on Friday, facing the Chicago Cubs in the first of three games. This follows a day of rest after their recent victory against the Philadelphia Phillies, where they secured their third consecutive series win.

In their last game, the Cardinals triumphed 7-1 over the Phillies, with Alec Burleson contributing significantly by driving in three runs. Rookie Cesar Prieto also made headlines by breaking a hitless streak, recording a single after starting the season 0-for-27.

The Cubs, on the other hand, are looking to rebound after suffering a 7-0 defeat to the Washington Nationals. They will send Clay Holmes to the mound, who is returning from injury. The Cardinals will counter with Matthew Liberatore, who has struggled in recent outings against the Cubs.