1* Free Play UNDER Cubs/Cardinals.

The visitors send the surprising Jason Hammel (5-2, 2.65 ERA) to the hill, who most recently threw 7 2/3's innings of shutout ball in a 1-0 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday. The ten year veteran scattered two hits, while striking out six and walking two and has to be feeling pretty confident that he can carry the momentum over into this one as he's already 4-2 with a highly respectable 3.02 ERA on the road this year and a near-perfect 4-1 with a 1.82 ERA in all "night" games. The home side counters with Carlos Martinez (8-3, 2.89 ERA) who would give up three earned runs in his team's 4-3 win over the Fish on Tuesday, ultimately going on to strike out nine over seven innings of work; note that Martinez owns a 3-1, 3.12 ERA at home this year. Recent performance is a good indicator and with both of these starters coming in on top form, there's no question that the UNDER presents a possible investment opportunity in this one.

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