This is a 10* on ST. LOUIS

The Cardinals did not fare well in Cincinnati yesterday, losing 6-1. They've now dropped two of three in the series, getting held to just one run in both losses. But they scored 13 in the one win. They need not worry about giving up many runs on Sunday afternoon with Jack Flaherty pitching. Flaherty has not allowed a single run in his last three starts. They've spanned a total of 21 innings and he's allowed only eight hits. He's struck out 26 and walked only four. This is a big pitching edge for St. Louis with Flaherty going up against Alex Wood, whose four starts so far haven't gone particularly well. By the way, Flaherty has already pitched twice against Cincy this season and has yet to give up a run, 11 1/3 scoreless innings to be exact. Yesterday aside, the Reds remain a disaster in day games with a 17-32 record. Play on ST. LOUIS

AAA