The Dodgers go for the series split against the Cardinals with their ace Clayton Kershaw (6-3, 2.52 ERA) on the mound for the 11:15 AM PT start. St. Louis counters with struggling ace Jack Flaherty (3-4, 5.24 ERA). The big story on the lineup card is no Mookie Betts, who is getting a day off one night after being screwed by the home plate umpire.
Here’s a look at the Mookie-less lineup Dave Roberts is sending out against the Cards.
With Mookie on the bench, David Peralta slides up to the lead off spot.