The Mets have won 3 of 4 games, an improvement since their post-deadline collapse. Quintana has pitched well for them lately, giving up just 1 and 2 runs over 6 innings per to stiff competition in his last two starts. He' has been very unlucky or unsupported since his return in mid-July. He will face Adam Wainwright , who is definitely showing his age. The Cardinals have won just one of his last six starts, and he has gone over three innings just a single time. The Cards' pen is better than the Mets', but there will be a bunch of innings to cover if Wainwright's start goes south again. St. Louis had the top OPS in baseball last week while the Mets are improving at least, hitting .747 OPS/ L7 days. As bad as the Mets' relievers have been I still like their chances on Thursday. Look for NY to get ahead early and hold on for the win.