The Cardinals, 3-0 winners in Friday's opener, continue a home series Saturday against the White Sox. First pitch is set for 1:15 p.m.
Right-hander Lance Lynn (1-0, 2.64) will take the mound for the Cardinals. Lynn, who turns 37 later this month, has shaved three runs off his 2023 ERA. He began that year with the White Sox, the tail end of his 2 1/2 years with the South Siders. Lynn started 70 career games for Chicago.
Lynn has allowed one run or less in three of his last four starts. Advanced stats indicate some cause for concern. His expected ERA, based on the quality of contact, is only slightly better than last season.
The White Sox will counter with right-hander Erick Fedde (2-0, 2.60), a 31-year-old in his first year on the South Side after spending last season in South Korea. He was voted league MVP there, going 20-6 with a 2.00 ERA.
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Since returning to the big leagues, Fedde has shown improvement across the board, limiting walks and striking out batters at much higher rate.
Paul Goldschmidt, who was moved down in the lineup two weeks ago, was elevated and will hit third Saturday.
Since being moved down, Goldschmidt has a .855 OPS. He had previously been in the No. 2 spot for the season's first 21 games.
The Cardinals are 15-17, fourth in the NL Central and 5 1/2 games out of first. 狐狸视频 is 10-6 vs. teams at or below the .500 mark.
The White Sox are 6-26, last in the AL Central. In 10 series this season entering this weekend, the White Sox have been swept six times, lost three by non-sweep and won just one series.
In the divisional era, since 1969, only two other teams suffered 26 or more losses in their first 32 games: last year's Oakland squad and the 1988 Orioles.
Before the game, Chicago placed infielder Danny Mendick, a late scratch from Friday's lineup, on the injured list with back tightness.
Cuban-born third baseman Bryan Ramos, 22 and one of Chicago's top prospects, was called up from Double-A.
Both the Cardinals and White Sox are near the bottom of MLB offensive rankings. They have the two lowest home run totals and two of the three lowest run totals and OPS numbers.
Lineups
CARDINALS
1. Brendan Donovan, LF
2. Willson Contreras, C
3. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Alec Burleson, DH
6. Lars Nootbaar, RF
7. Masyn Winn, SS
8. Nolan Gorman, 2B
9. Michael Siani, CF
P: Lance Lynn, RHP
WHITE SOX
1. Nicky Lopez, 2B
2. Tommy Pham, CF
3. Gavin Sheets, 1B
4. Eloy Jim茅nez, DH
5. Andrew Benintendi, LF
6. Robbie Grossman, RF
7. Korey Lee, C
8. Paul DeJong, SS
9. Braden Shewmake, 3B
P: Erick Fedde, RHP
Injury report
Steven Matz (lower back stiffness):聽The lefty went on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a lower back injury. Matz began experiencing soreness following his start this past week, and during his start Tuesday he had a sag in velocity and effectiveness. Manager Oliver Marmol indicated the team thought it would be a shorter IL stint. Updated May 3
Tommy Edman (wrist surgery):聽On the 10-day IL, Edman took swings off a tee from both sides of the plate last week. He had been limited to hitting only from the right side, but recently advanced without any soreness. His hitting progression will be per usual (coach pitch, then a pitching machine) as tolerated.聽Updated April 29
Matt Carpenter (oblique strain): Headed for a rehab assignment Thursday聽with Class AA Springfield in Tulsa. He will play first base and designated hitter in an attempt to build up at-bats over the weekend before returning to bench role in the majors. Placed on the 10-day injured list, backdated to April 2 after feeling discomfort in his torso pregame.聽Updated May 1
Riley O'Brien (flexor tendon):聽Placed on the 15-day injured list on March 31 retroactive to March 29, O'Brien's right arm tightened up after his opening day appearance. The initial diagnosis is strain of the flexor tendon; scans showed no structural damage. He began his throwing progression April 23.聽Updated April 29
Dylan Carlson (sprained shoulder):聽Began a rehab assignment on Tuesday in Charlotte with Class AAA Memphis. He has advanced from designated hitter to full games in center field. He'll be evaluated for a return to the majors during this home stand. At some point, his return will be a baseball decision not a health decision. Updated May 3
Keynan Middleton (forearm strain): On the 15-day IL, Middleton will throw off a mound in the coming days and could throw his first bullpen session since injury later in the week.聽Updated April 29
Drew Rom (biceps tendinitis): He is likely to have shoulder surgery in the near future after going to Texas for a consultation with a specialist. The lefty had his rehab an injury that took place late in spring training stalled in recent weeks by persisting discomfort and weakness. Rom was added to the 60-day injured list this week suggesting the club expects an extended absence. May 1