The Cardinals open the series unsure of what to expect from veteran Nolan Arenado. Arenado was not in the lineup when Verlander threw six shutout innings in a 3-2 loss in St. Louis earlier this month. Verlander has gone 3-1 with a 4.00 ERA in 36 innings over six career starts against St. Louis. Despite Sunday's win, the Cardinals will begin the final week having lost eight of 12. McGreevy was the losing pitcher in the Giants' only win in St. Louis earlier this month, rocked for six runs and nine hits in four innings of an 8-2 setback on Sept. 5.