Cardinals host Cubs to begin weekend series

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The St. Louis Cardinals return to action Friday night with the start of a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs.

The Redbirds are 76-55 and have a 6 1/2 game lead over Milwaukee in the National League Central. The Cubs are 56-75 and 20 games behind the division leading Cardinals.

Jordan Montgomery (7-3) starts for St. Louis while Chicago goes with Adiran Sampson (1-4).

This is the 17th meeting of the teams this season with the Cardinals holding a 10-6 advantage.

First pitch is at 7:15 with the Ameren Total Access pregame show at 6:20 on KTLO-AM.

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