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We were on the over in Brandon Williamson's first start last week in Colorado, and he made us look silly by throwing a gem. We're willing to pay the tax to see him do it again. In eight Triple-A starts this season, Williamson had a 6.62 ERA with a 1.88 WHIP. Dating back to last season, he went 3-9 with a 5.04 ERA and a 1.72 WHIP in 21 starts at the Triple-A level. In 34 minor league innings this season, Williamson had 20 walks compared to 27 strikeouts. How he managed to hold the Rockies to one run on two hits in 5.2 innings last week remains a mystery. We'll pay to see him do it again. Dating back to the beginning of last season, the Cardinals are hitting .265 against left-hand pitching (No. 4 in MLB) with a .341 on-base percentage (No. 2) and a 128 wRC+ (No. 1). It's going to be 80-degrees with no wind at First Pitch in Cincinnati, creating perfect hitting conditions. Four of the Reds' last six opponents have gone over this number. The Cardinals have cleared this number in five of their last eight games. Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark is the most home run-friendly ballpark in the league by a considerable margin, and the Cardinals are No. 5 in home runs hit this season. St Louis is the road team guaranteed to get nine at-bats.