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Cardinals Open Series as Underdogs Against Surprising Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles (29-15) and St. Louis Cardinals (20-26) will kick off a three-game series on Monday night in Baltimore.

The Cardinals have been favored in only 24 games this season, while the Orioles have emerged as one of the early surprises in MLB. Baltimore has won 14 of their last 20 games and currently sits atop the AL East division.

The Cardinals have struggled to find consistency this season, but they have been playing better as of late. They have won four of their last six games, including a series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Orioles will send right-hander Dean Kremer (3-2, 5.27 ERA) to the mound on Monday, while the Cardinals will counter with right-hander Dakota Hudson (3-3, 4.06 ERA).