The Cardinals, after snapping a four-game skid with a walk-off win Monday, continue a home series Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m.
Though it's been a rainy afternoon in Ƶ, the National Weather Service forecasts decreasing rain chances as first pitch approaches.
Left-hander Steven Matz (1-1, 3.60) will take the mound for the Cardinals. Matz yielded five earned runs in five innings last time out, Wednesday in Oakland. Prior to that, he hadn't given up more than two earned runs in eight consecutive outings.
The Diamondbacks will counter with left-hander Tommy Henry (0-1, 6.87). He hasn't gone more than five innings this season in his four starts.
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He's being recalled from Triple-A to make the start for the injury plagued Diamondbacks. While his stats aren't eye-popping, Henry's slider ranks as one of the better breaking pitches in baseball.
Paul Goldschmidt will bat fourth for the first time since 2019. He homered Monday night during a year in which he's been struggling mightily.
The Cardinals are 10-13, last in the NL Central and five games out of first.The Redbirds, who hadn't gone deep in their previous eight games, hit two homers Monday, including Nolan Gorman's walk-off.
The Diamondbacks, the defending National League champs, are 11-13, third in the NL West. Arizona leads baseball with 134 runs scored, 53 more runs than the Cardinals have scored.
Lineups
CARDINALS
1. Brendan Donovan, LF
2. Willson Contreras, C
3. Nolan Arenado, 3B
4. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
5. Lars Nootbaar, RF
6. Masyn Winn, SS
7. Nolan Gorman, 2B
8. Jordan Walker, DH
9. Michael Siani, CF
P: Steven Matz, LHP
DIAMONDBACKS
1. Ketel Marte, 2B
2. Gabriel Moreno, C
3. Lourdes Gurriel Jr., LF
4. Christian Walker, 1B
5. Eugenio Suarez, 3B
6. Randal Grichuk, RF
7. Pavin Smith, DH
8. Kevin Newman, SS
9. Jake McCarthy, CF
P: Tommy Henry, LHP
Injury report
Tommy Edman (wrist surgery): On the 10-day IL, Edman took swings off a tee as a left-handed hitter on Friday after taking swings from the right side on Thursday. He will advance through the usual hitting progression (coach pitch, then a pitching machine) as tolerated. Updated April 20
Matt Carpenter (oblique strain): Placed on the 10-day injured list, backdated to April 2 after feeling discomfort in his torso pregame. He received an injection Monday and will go through three days without activity before he resumes hitting. After the three days, Carpenter is scheduled to take swings on pitches from a coach and then from a pitching machine before he likely takes at-bats through a rehab assignment. Updated April 22
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 visited team doctors on Friday to get cleared to begin his throwing progression. Updated April 20
Dylan Carlson (sprained shoulder): On 10-day IL, Carlson took on-field batting practice from both sides of the plate on Monday as he advances on a hitting program. He has been able to hit off a hitting tee, front toss and inside in the batting cage while also going through defensive work. His batting cage work came as a lefty. He will advance as comfortable and hopes to take on-field batting practice this week. Updated April 22
Keynan Middleton (forearm strain): On the 15-day IL, Middleton extended the distance of his catch April 17 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. 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 has continued going through plyometric exercises, but “hasn’t made the progress that we have hoped for,” manager Oliver Marmol said Friday. He’ll be on a throwing program to rebuild arm strength and ready for a likely assignment to Class AAA Memphis’ rotation. Updated April 20