by Kyle Lohse (Nomlaki Tribe) goes after his fifth win of the season this evening when the St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Lohse, who led the defending world champion Cardinals in wins last season, is off to another terrific start, winning his first four decisions, while pitching to a stingy 1.62 earned run average.
He won his second straight start on Saturday against Milwaukee, but had his worst outing of the season, as he allowed three runs and six hits and walked four batters.
Lohse has faced the Astros 16 times (15 starts) and is 8-7 with a 2.81 ERA.
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