[milatown]

Series start: Monday June 26th 2006. 8:10 EST
Busch Stadium - St. Louis, Missouri

By Mila Town.
http://www.w1a1g1e1r1w1e1b.com
contributing writer.

Cardinals Breakdown (updated thru June 21st)

• 1st National League Central Division.
• 42 wins and 27 losses ( Home 24-13/ Road 18-14)

Team Leaders

• 3B S. Rolen: 58 GP’S, 9 HR’S, 46 RBI’S, .343 AVG.
• SS D. Eckstein: 65 GP’S, 11 HR’S, 7 RBI’S, .319 AVG.
• P C. Carpenter: 13 G’S, 6W, 3L, 2.46 ERA.
• P J. Marquis: 14 G’S, 9W 4L, 4.55 ERA.

Injuries

• OF Larry Bisbee, hernia surgery. Expected to miss three to four weeks.

Indians Breakdown (updated thru June 21st)

• 4th place American League Central Standings.
• 32 wins and 38 losses (Home 19-16/ Road 13-22)

Team Leaders

• RF C. Blake: 60 GP’S, 10 HR’S, 36 RBI’S, .304 AVG.
• DH T. Hafner: 67 GP’S, 19 HR’S, 57 RBI’S, .300 AVG.
• P J. Westbrook: 14 G’S, 6W, 3L, 4.35 ERA.
• P C. Lee: 15 G’S, 6W, 5L, 4.71 ERA.

Injuries

· F Jason Michaels, injured in ankle.

Outlook

The Indians have fallen into fourth place in the Central Division and are 14 games behind first-place Detroit. They need to work on their offense in order to steal at least one game.
The Cardinals are leading their division and will seek to continue their dominance. They have not faltered even with the loss of 1B Albert Pujols. They are still dominating teams and bookmakers have noticed. The Cardinals have been heavy favorites on a consistent basis.
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[MJHMarc]

Now since Albert Pujols is back from his injuries, I expect the Cardinals to dominate this series. The Indians are playing so well, even though Travis Hafner is having a great season. I expect to see St. Louis in the Playoffs but I think Cleveland will stay home. The Tigers have the edge over their division at this point in the season.