The Marlins have trouble with the Cardinals. They've lost the first two games of the series to them. That makes eight straight losses to St. Louis.

But circumstances and Pablo Lopez should put an end to that skid. The price is right to back St. Louis with Lopez going against what should be a St. Louis bullpen game.

Lopez is at his best at home and during the first half of the season. He's 1-0 with a 0.87 ERA this season. Career-wise, he has a 2.89 ERA and 1.11 WHIP when pitching at LoanDepot Park, formerly Marlins Park.

Jordan Hicks is scheduled to make his first start for St. Louis after 114 relief appearances. Hicks is in comeback mode after his season ended in early May last year because of a serious elbow injury. He's not expected to pitch deep into the game.