The Cardinals third baseman will make his first start of the NLDS as the best-of-five series shifts to Busch Stadium, manager Mike Shildt confirmed Saturday. Asked if the matchup of the lefthanded-hitting Carpenter and Braves starter Mike Soroka invited a change to the lineup, Shildt said: “It does, absolutely.”
“We appreciate and take seriously the concerns of Mr. Helsley and have worked to honor and respect the Native American community through the years,” the Braves’ comment read.