CHRIS CARPENTER

RH • (14-5, 2.92)

The ace is 11-3 with a 2.00 ERA and a .193 batting average against the Reds in his career. Ten of his 14 wins this season have come at Busch, where he has a 2.74 ERA. The Cardinals are 1-3 in his past four starts after winning six consecutive.

HOMER BAILEY

RH • (3-2, 4.92)

Bailey has made four starts since a stint on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation, and he's 2-0 with a 3.70 ERA. The righty, once touted as the Reds' top pitching prospect, is 1-3 with a 6.04 ERA in six starts vs. Cardinals.