--After the Cubs series in St. Louis this weekend, 14 of the next 20 games will be on the road.
--1B Albert Pujols has reached base in 29 straight games -- all the games the Cardinals have played. --The starters' ERA of 3.30 is first in the National League, and they are 12-3 with a 2.28 ERA at Busch Stadium.
--RHP Kyle Lohse, who will pitch Saturday, hasn't allowed a home run in six starts.
--OF Brian Barton, 5-for-13 as a pinch hitter, should get a start or two Friday or Saturday against Chicago LHPs Rich Hill and Ted Lilly.
BY THE NUMBERS: 250 -- Career doubles for 3B Troy Glaus after he got his 10th of the season on April 23.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "Rick is making good contact. He just can't get a hit." -- Manager Tony La Russa, talking about OF Rick Ankiel, whose average dipped into the .240s.
