Cardinals vs. Giants at Busch Stadium, 6:09 p.m. (FSM):

Cardinals starter:

CHRIS CARPENTER

RH • (1-5, 4.58)

The Cardinals' ace will start at home for only the second time in a month, looking to quell a three-game losing streak. The Cardinals have won only two of his 11 starts this season. He's received one run of support in his past 14 1/3 innings.

Giants starter:

RYAN VOGELSONG

RH • (3-1, 1.77)

After bouncing around the minors and Japan, the former Pirate returned to the majors in April to take Barry Zito's spot. Vogelsong got his first win in the majors in five years. He's allowed only one earned run in his past 26 1/3 innings.

Derrick Goold