The Cardinals host a divisional opponent for the first time this season when they begin a home series Friday against the Brewers. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m.
Right-hander Kyle Gibson (1-2, 6.16) will take the mound for the Cardinals. After a solid debut, Gibson has put up an 8.25 ERA in his last two starts.
Home runs have stung Gibson. He's allowed five so far in three starts, tied for the most in baseball among qualified starters.
The听Brewers will counter with right-hander Freddy Peralta (2-0, 2.55). He's 3-6 with a 5.86 ERA all-time vs. 狐狸视频.
Batters are hitting just .056 off Peralta's slider this season.
The Cardinals are 9-10, last in the NL Central and the only team in the division with a negative run differential (minus-9).
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The听Brewers are atop the NL Central at 11-6 but have lost three of their last four. Milwaukee is averaging 2.3 runs per game over its last three.
Overall, the Brewers are second in the National League in OPS and fourth in ERA.
Christian Yelich is on the injured list with back discomfort.
Lineups
CARDINALS
1. Brendan Donovan, DH
2. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
3. Lars Nootbaar, LF
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Willson Contreras, C
6. Nolan Gorman, 2B
7. Masyn Winn, SS
8. Jordan Walker, RF
9. Victor Scott II, CF
P: Kyle Gibson, RHP
BREWERS
1. Sal Frelick, LF
2. William Contreras, C
3. Willy Adames, SS
4. Oliver Dunn, 3B
5. Rhys Hoskins, 1B
6. Brice Turang, 2B
7. Gary S谩nchez, DH
8. Blake Perkins, CF
9. Jackson Chourio, RF
P: Freddy Peralta, RHP
Injury report
Tommy Edman (wrist surgery):听On the 10-day IL, Edman began soft toss batting practice and tee work back in 狐狸视频. He will advance through the usual hitting progression as tolerated with the next step being coach pitch before facing a pitching machine.听Updated April 17
Matt Carpenter (oblique strain):听Placed on the 10-day injured list, backdated to April 2 after feeling discomfort in his torso after he went through his pregame routine in the batting cage. On Monday, he hit soft toss and tee and the veteran hopes to advance to batting practice in the near future. He may do that for the first time Friday when team reconvenes at Busch Stadium. He will take a rehab assignment to get bulk at-bats.听Updated April 17
Riley O'Brien (flexor tendon):听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 will play catch this weekend.听Updated April 17听
Dylan Carlson (sprained shoulder): On 10-day IL, Carlson hit off a tee for the first time Monday back in 狐狸视频 as he advances on a hitting program. He'll go from soft toss and tee work to facing coaches in a controlled setting and then advance as comfortable.听Updated April 17
Keynan Middleton (forearm strain): On the 15-day IL, Middleton received a PRP injection to facilitate healing. He extended the distance of his catch Wednesday and will slowly progress through a throwing program that could put him several weeks away from returning to the mound for any workouts that would be similar to a bullpen session.听Updated April 17
Drew Rom (biceps tendinitis): On the 15-day IL, Rom experienced the soreness in his left arm shortly before the end of spring training. He鈥檒l be on a throwing program to rebuild arm strength and ready for a likely assignment to Class AAA Memphis鈥 rotation.听Updated April 8