Cardinals Open Three-Game Series Against Cubs on Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Friday after completing a four-team stretch through the National League Central. The Cardinals lost two of three games to the Pittsburgh Pirates, split a weather-shortened series with the Cincinnati Reds, and were outscored 13-2 in a three-game sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers.

177 during the Milwaukee series and went 0-for-17 with runners in scoring position.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said the club will not let recent losses affect its approach. "We won't have guys going out there sulking and giving away games," Marmol said Thursday. Louis. He allowed one run over six innings in his most recent outing against the Reds.

Pallante is 0-4 with a 4.40 ERA in 12 career appearances against the Cubs. Left-hander Shota Imanaga will start for Chicago. He has lost his last three decisions and allowed 15 runs over his previous two starts. Imanaga said his splitter stayed up in the zone during his most recent outing.