The division rival Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Busch Stadium.
Mike Hampton will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Lefthander Hampton is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Joel Pineiro. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Astros lost 11-6 to the Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series last time out, as +110 underdogs. That game's 17 runs sailed OVER the night's posted over/under (9).
Ivan Rodriguez went deep for a two-run shot for the Astros, while Brian Moehler was tagged for seven runs in just under two innings of work.
Chris Carpenter allowed just one hit over seven innings to lead the Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the Pirates and earn a split of the four-game series on Thursday. The Cardinals won the game as -210 favorites, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Yadier Molina and Brian Barden singled in the runs. Dennys Reyes threw a perfect ninth to pick up his first save.
Team records:
Houston: 1-2 SU
St. Louis: 2-2 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 16 games when playing St. Louis
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
St. Louis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
St. Louis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
St. Louis home to Houston, Saturday, April 11

The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox will meet on the field at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday in a battle of division rivals.
R.A. Dickey will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. righthander Dickey is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It'll be Jose Contreras toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Righthander Contreras is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Twins were shut out 2-0 by the Mariners last time out, as -145 favorites at home. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Glen Perkins allowed only one run over eight innings, but was slapped with the loss.
The White Sox were edged 2-1 by the Royals last time out, as -165 favorites at home. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jermaine Dye drove in the only run in that game. Bobby Jenks surrendered both runs in relief and was saddled with the loss.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 2-2 SU
Chicago: 1-2 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 12 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Minnesota, Saturday, April 11

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves meet at Turner Field.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Shairon Martis in this one. Righthander Martis is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be ace Derek Lowe who starts for the Braves. Righthander Lowe is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 225-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals lost 6-4 to the Marlins last time out, as +125 underdogs. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Austin Kearns had one RBI, and walked twice, while Daniel Cabrera gave up five runs off seven hits over six innings on the mound to suffer the loss.
The Braves failed to complete a sweep of the defending champion Phillies last time out in a 12-11 loss, as +105 underdogs. That game's combined 23 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Matt Diaz homered and drove in three runs, while Blaine Boyer allowed two runs in relief to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 0-3 SU
Atlanta: 2-1 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Florida are 2-8
After a loss are 1-9

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 10 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Next up:
Atlanta home to Washington, Saturday, April 11

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds meet at Great American Ball Park.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jeff Karstens in this game. Karstens has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The Reds will counter Karstens with Johnny Cueto. Righthander Cueto has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates lost 2-1 in the series finale to the Cardinals last time out, as +190 underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Ross Ohlendorf had a no-hitter ruined in the sixth-inning, giving up two runs off seven hits in taking the loss.
Joey Votto belted a three-run dinger and drove in four runs as the Reds defeated the Mets 8-6 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep at home. The Reds won the game as +105 underdogs, while the game's 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Paul Janish hit a two-run single for the Reds. Bronson Arroyo tossed six innings and gave up five runs off eight hits for the win, and Francisco Cordero notched the save.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 2-2 SU
Cincinnati: 1-2 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 11

A winning streak will be on the line for the Florida Marlins on Friday when they battle the New York Mets at Dolphin Stadium.
The Mets will give the ball to starter John Maine in this one. Righthander Maine is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Maine's opponent in this one will be Anibal Sanchez. The Marlins righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Mets dropped the series finale 8-6 to the Reds last time out, as -125 favorites on the road. That game's 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Ryan Church drove in two runs, while Oliver Perez surrendered eight runs off five hits over 4 1-3 innings in the loss.
The Marlins completed a three-game sweep of the Nationals with a 6-4 win on Wednesday, as -145 favorites. The 10 runs made it OVER that game's posted over/under (9).
Dan Uggla smacked a three-run double to lead the way, and John Baker finished with two RBIs in the series finale. Chris Volstad tossed five innings, allowing two runs in picking up the win.
Current streak:
Florida has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 2-1 SU
Florida: 3-0 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 8-2
After playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Florida most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Florida
NY Mets are 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Florida
NY Mets are 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Florida is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games at home
Next up:
Florida home to NY Mets, Saturday, April 11

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Camden Yards.
Righthander Andy Sonnanstine will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Sonnanstine is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Orioles will be Mark Hendrickson. The lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Rays held off a ninth-inning rally to defeat the Red Sox 4-3 on Thursday, as -150 favorites. The seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Evan Longoria led the way with a two-run homer, while Matt Joyce and Shawn Riggans also went deep. Matt Garza picked up the win, allowing one run off four hits in seven innings of work.
The Orioles were crushed 11-2 by the Yankees, as +180 underdogs last time out. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Luke Scott drove in one run with a solo homer, while Alfredo Simon allowed four runs over five innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 2-1 SU
Baltimore: 2-1 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Baltimore are 8-2
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9
After playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After a loss are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
Baltimore is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, April 11

The fans at Kauffman Stadium will be treated to a game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals when they take their seats on Friday.
The Yankees will give the ball to starter Andy Pettitte in this one. Lefthander Pettitte is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Royals will counter Pettitte with Sidney Ponson. Righthander Ponson has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees avoided a three-game sweep by crushing the Orioles 11-2 on Thursday, as -200 favorites. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Nick Swisher led the Yankees with five RBIs, including a two-run homer. A.J. Burnett tossed 5 1-3 innings for the win, allowing two runs off seven hits.
Coco Crisp belted a two-run homer to give the Royals a 2-1 victory over the White Sox on Thursday, as +145 underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Ron Mahay tossed an inning of relief to earn the win, and Joakim Soria collected the save.
Current streak:
Kansas City has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 1-2 SU
Kansas City: 2-1 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
NY Yankees are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games when playing Kansas City
NY Yankees are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Kansas City is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to NY Yankees, Saturday, April 11

A winning streak will be on the line for the Colorado Rockies on Friday when they battle the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Cole Hamels in this game. Hamels has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Hamels's opponent in this one will be Jason Marquis. The Rockies righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 148-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies got into the win column on Wednesday by defeating the Braves 12-11 in the finale of a three-game series, as -115 favorites. That game's combined 23 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Raul Ibanez went deep for a two-run shot and collected three RBIs. Clay Condrey got the win in relief, and Brad Lidge tossed the final inning to earn the save.
The Rockies clobbered the Diamondbacks 9-2 and clinched the three-game series 2-1 on Wednesday, as +120 underdogs. The combined 11 runs made it OVER that game's posted over/under (10).
Ian Stewart homered and finished with two RBIs in leading the way. Franklin Morales surrendered just four hits and one run to post the win in six innings on the hill.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 1-2 SU
Colorado: 2-1 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Colorado home to Philadelphia, Saturday, April 11

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Indians will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Progressive Field.
Scott Richmond will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays on this day. Righthander Richmond is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Scott Lewis who starts for the Indians. Lefthander Lewis is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays took three-of-four games from the Tigers with a 6-4 victory in the series finale on Thursday, as a -110 pick'em. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Adam Lind belted a solo home run and finished 3-for-4 at the plate, while Marco Scutaro drove in two runs. Ricky Romero scattered just two runs over six innings to earn the win.
The Indians were outlasted 12-8 by the Rangers last time out, as +100 underdogs. The combined 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (11).
Grady Sizemore belted two home runs, collecting four RBIs for the Indians. Carl Pavano surrendered nine runs in one inning on the mound to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 3-1 SU
Cleveland: 0-3 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto, Saturday, April 11

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Miller Park.
Rich Harden will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Righthander Harden is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Braden Looper. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Aramis Ramirez drove in four runs on Wednesday, as the Cubs cruised past the Astros 11-6. The Cubs won the game as -130 favorites, and the 17 runs sailed OVER the night's posted over/under (9).
Mike Fontenot belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs for the Cubs. Ted Lilly surrendered five runs off eight hits over five innings in earning the victory.
The Brewers were defeated 7-1 by the Giants in the rubber match on Thursday, as +105 underdogs. The eight runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Jason Kendall drove in the only run for the Brewers. Manny Parra gave up five runs off six hits over 4 1-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 2-1 SU
Milwaukee: 1-2 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 15 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Chi Cubs, Saturday, April 11