Amid a five-game skid, the Cardinals continue a four-game road series Friday against the first-place Brewers. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m.
In addition to their overall skid, the Redbirds have dropped six straight and nine of 10 to the Brewers dating back to last season.
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who got the day off Thursday as he tries to break out of a slump, is back in the lineup Friday.
Right-hander Lance Lynn (1-0, 3.28) will take the mound for the Cardinals.
He gave up four earned runs in five innings last time out, vs. the White Sox. He permitted just two hard-hit balls in that outing.
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Lynn has not faced Milwaukee this year but he does have a 2.03 career ERA vs. the Brewers in 18 starts.
Brewers left fielder Jake Bauers has a career 1.345 OPS vs. Lynn, going 5-for-11 with three doubles.
The Brewers will counter with rookie left-hander Robert Gasser, who will make his MLB debut. Gasser, listed as the team's by , was acquired in the deal that sent closer Josh Hader to San Diego.
Gasser throws five pitches but leads with his four-seamer. His slider is , and one that gets lots of swinging strikes.
The Cardinals' .571 OPS vs. left-handers is worst in the National League.
The Cardinals are 15-22, last in the NL Central and seven games out of first. Ƶ is 2-8 in its last 10 and has scored more than three runs just three times in that span.
The Cardinals are two games better than their pace last season through 37 games. With 15 wins, this year's team is tied for second-fewest for the club at this point since 1981.
The Brewers are 22-15, first in the NL Central. Milwaukee had lost four of five entering the series.
Also Friday, the Cardinals claimed left-handed pitcher Kolton Ingram off waivers from the Rangers. He will report to Memphis. Pitcher Riley O'Brien was transferred to the 60-day IL.
Ingram, 27, started the season with the Mets' Triple-A club. He's been designated for assignment twice in the last three weeks. He's 1-0 with a 5.14 ERA this season in six games between two Triple-A clubs.
Lineups
CARDINALS
1. José Fermín, 2B
2. Lars Nootbaar, LF
3. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Iván Herrera, C
6. Alec Burleson, DH
7. Dylan Carlson, RF
8. Masyn Winn, SS
9. Michael Siani, CF
P: Lance Lynn, RHP
BREWERS
1. Brice Turang, 2B
2. William Contreras, C
3. Christian Yelich, DH
4. Willy Adames, SS
5. Rhys Hoskins, 1B
6. Sal Frelick, RF
7. Blake Perkins, CF
8. Jake Bauers, LF
9. Joey Ortiz, 3B
P: Robert Gasser, LHP
Injury report
Willson Contreras (broken forearm): The catcher fractured his arm Tuesday when Mets batter J. D. Martinez took a swing and his bat dropped down and hard into Contreras’ forearm. Contreras, who underwent surgery Wednesday, said he expects to be out six to eight weeks. Updated May 8
Giovanny Gallegos (right shoulder impingement): The righty went on the the 15-day injured list Monday, a day after manager Oliver Marmol said he "doesn't look right." He has been ineffective this season and his fastball velocity has dropped into the low-90s. There is no set timeline for Gallegos’ progression toward a return. Updated May 6
Steven Matz (lower back stiffness): The lefty went on the 15-day injured list on May 3 with a lower back injury. Matz began experiencing soreness following a start, and during his start April 30 he had a sag in velocity and effectiveness. He played catch off the mound Friday and is expected to throw a full bullpen session Monday. Updated May 10
Tommy Edman (wrist surgery): On the 10-day IL, Edman took swings off a tee from both sides of the plate in late April. 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. On May 6, he was moved to the 60-day IL. Updated May 6
Matt Carpenter (oblique strain): Began a rehab assignment last week with Class AA Springfield and continues it this week with Triple-A Memphis. He has played first base and designated hitter in an attempt to build up at-bats. He could be activated this weekend. Placed on the 10-day injured list, backdated to April 2 after feeling discomfort in his torso pregame. Updated May 10
Riley O'Brien (flexor tendon): 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. On May 10, he was transferred to the 60-day IL. Updated May 10
Keynan Middleton (forearm strain): On the 15-day IL, Middleton threw another bullpen session Friday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, likely with Double A Springfield. He’s been sidelined by a forearm flexor strain. Updated May 10
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 on April 30, suggesting the club expects an extended absence. Updated May 1