First Pitch: Cardinals get opportunity to shuffle lineup against opposing lefty starter
The Cardinals get a chance to shift in some players who haven't seen much time with a left-handed pitcher opposing them for the Reds.
The Cardinals get a chance to shift in some players who haven't seen much time with a left-handed pitcher opposing them for the Reds.
The Cardinals have upgraded their arms supply through trades and promotions, so a strong collective effort could earn them the division title and another ticket to postseason play.
Is it time for Rawlings to award a utility Gold Glove? In this notebook, Edman at shortstop and O'Neill starting in center shapes their ability to repeat as Gold Glove winners.
Hudson allows five runs on nine hits and cannot complete the fifth inning, throwing his spot into the rotation back into question after 5-1 loss to Cincinnati.
The Cardinals go with a very similar lineup to the one used in their series opening win over the Cincinnati Reds.