Big Al?s Free Pick Of The Day - Cardinals vs. Astros

Big Al's Free Pick Of The Day - Cardinals vs. Astros

St Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros (MLB) - Aug 30, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Play: Money Line: -125 St Louis Cardinals Pick Title: BIG AL's FREE SATURDAY SPORTS WINNER.

At 7:05pm our complimentary selection is on the St. Louis Cardinals over the Houston Astros. Veteran righthanded starter Braden Looper is a bit of a hard luck pitcher. Despite an excellent ERA of 3.94, and playing for a team that wins about 55% of the time, Looper has only won 12 of his 27 starts this season. Looper has had six quality starts in a row, but only three wins to show for it. Looper gets most of his wins on the road, where he is 7-3 with a 3.66 ERA this season, including a win against this Houston team in his second start of the year. Houston's Brian Moehler has pitched well enough this year (9-5 with a 3.99 ERA in 20 starts) that the Astros decided to offer him a contract extension through the 2009 season. Despite his team showing faith in him in this way, Moehler has been less-than-spectacular lately, only throwing 5 1/3 innings in each of his last three starts while compiling a 1-1 record and 5.06 ERA along with a 1.62 WHIP. The Cards have dominated their division rivals this season, and even with their 3-2 loss on Friday, St. Louis is 10-5 in its last 15 games against the 'Stros. Take the Cards. As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

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