Updated at 4:50 p.m. with lineup changes
The Cardinals announced a lineup change within a half hour of first pitch. They scratched rookie shortstop Masyn Winn due to illness and reconfigured their starting lineup.
With Winn out, Brandon Crawford will now start at shortstop. He'd been slated to start at third base for the first time in his major-league career.Ìý
Brendan Donovan will now start at third base with Nolan Arenado getting the day off. The outfield will be comprised of Alec Burleson, Michael Siani and Dylan Carlson. Matt Carpenter will serve as the designated hitter.Ìý
With a winning record for the first time since 2022, the Cardinals continue a road series Tuesday against the Marlins. First pitch is set for 5:10 p.m.
By winning a 12-inning thriller on Monday night, ºüÀêÊÓƵ finally moved above the .500 mark. A win Tuesday or Wednesday give the Redbirds a third straight series win.
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Other than the very start of this season, when the Cardinals were 5-4 after a win vs. these Marlins, this is ºüÀêÊÓƵ' first winning mark since the end of the 2022 season.
Right-hander Lance Lynn (2-3, 3.75) will take the mound for the Cardinals. Lynn has a 5.11 ERA in his last three outings, the longest of which lasted 4 1/3 innings.
Lynn has walked batters at a slightly higher rate in recent starts, and that has sometimes burned him, as it did in his last outing.
Lynn is 0-3 in his last five starts vs. Miami, permitting four or more earned runs in four of them.
He gave up four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in this season's home opener, earning a no decision in a Cardinals win.
The Marlins will counter with rookie right-hander Roddery Munoz (1-2, 4.56). Munoz made his debut in April as the Marlins' starting pitching was battered with injuries.
Of his five big-league starts, he allowed two or fewer runs in three of them. He allowed just one hit in six innings in his last start, at the Mets.
Munoz throws five pitches, leading with his cutter and four-seamer, both of which he throws about a quarter of the time.
The Cardinals are 36-35, second in the NL Central and 5 1/2 games out of first. ºüÀêÊÓƵ has won six of eight.
Losers ofÌý six straight and 12 of 14, the Marlins are 23-49, a distant last in the NL East. Only the White Sox have a worse record in baseball.
Tuesday's game time was moved 30 minutes earlier to reduce conflict with the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup Final game Tuesday night.
Monday's announced crowd of 9,468 was the third smallest gathering to see a Cardinals game this year. The two smallest crowds were in April in Oakland.
Since the start of 2022, the Cardinals have played in front of sub-10,000 crowds 10 times with six of them being in Miami, three in Oakland and one in Cincinnati.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ is 24-13 all-time at the Marlins' current home park.
Lineups
CARDINALS
1.ÌýBrendan Donovan, 3B
2.ÌýAlec Burleson, LF
3.ÌýPaul Goldschmidt, 1B
4.ÌýNolan Gorman, 2B
5.ÌýIvan Herrera, C
6.ÌýMatt Carpenter, DH
7.ÌýBrandon Crawford, SS
8.ÌýDylan Carlson, RF
9.ÌýMichael Siani, CF
P: Lance Lynn, RHP
MARLINS
1.ÌýJazz Chisholm Jr., CF
2.ÌýBryan De La Cruz, RF
3.ÌýJosh Bell, 1B
4.ÌýJesús Sánchez, DH
5.ÌýJake Burger, 3B
6.ÌýNick Gordon, LF
7.ÌýTim Anderson, SS
8.ÌýOtto Lopez, 2B
9.ÌýChristian Bethancourt, C
P: Roddery Munoz, RHP
Injury report
Willson Contreras (fractured arm):ÌýThe catcher began a rehab assignment Tuesday afternoon with Triple-A Memphis. It's not yet known how long his assignment will extend. He has been taking batting practice since Thursday. He has also caught multiple bullpen sessions without soreness. Updated June 18
Tommy Edman (wrist surgery):ÌýEdman is due to shift his rehab to the club's spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida, this coming week. The switch-hitter has been taking batting practice from both sides of the plate, and he participated batting practice on the field with teammates for the first time last week. John Mozeliak, the team's president of baseball operations, told attendees of the Cardinals' annual "Blogger Day" that Edman is expected to return before the end of this month.ÌýUpdated June 16
Riley O'Brien (flexor tendon):ÌýThe right-hander is slated to pitch for ÌýDouble-A Springfield on Tuesday, June 18.ÌýHe's scheduled to pitch one inning.ÌýUpdated June 16
Giovanny Gallegos (right shoulder impingement):ÌýRight-handed reliever joined the club Monday in Miami but hasn't been activated. He was slated to throw a bullpen session in front of the Cardinals’ major league pitching coaches before they determined his next step. Gallegos has made six appearances since he started his assignment. The most recent came on Friday. He allowed three runs on three hits and two balks in one inning for Springfield. According to the Cardinals' internal numbers, Gallegos velocity was back to his pre-injury level.ÌýUpdated June 18
Lars Nootbaar (oblique strain):ÌýOutfielder has started torso movements. He has responded well to increased movements of his core muscles and tests of the area injured.ÌýUpdated June 13Ìý
Steven Matz (lower back stiffness):ÌýThe lefty started Sunday for Class AA Springfield and threw three innings, with five strikeouts.ÌýUpdated June 17
Nick Robertson (elbow inflammation):ÌýRobertson traveled to Springfield, Missouri, to throw a live batting practice session on Friday. He could begin a rehab assignment imminently, even as early as Tuesday, if not before.ÌýUpdated June 13