Official Site of the Cardinals · Jun 25, 2016
Adams scratched with lower back tightness
Matt Adams starts a pair of double plays and makes a great sliding catch in foul territory in his busy night against the AstrosSEATTLE -- Matt Adams was a game-time scratch by the Cardinals on Friday due to lower back tightness. He was replaced at first base by Jedd Gyorko, whose only previous start at that position came a week ago.
Manager Mike Matheny's original lineup for his club's series opener in Seattle featured Adams as the team's sixth-hole hitter. Brandon Moss replaced him in that batting order spot, while Gyorko slid into the No. 8 place.