But both are important players now. Injuries have thrust O'Neill and Munoz into bigger roles for this depleted team and they are helping keep the squad's playoff hopes alive.
O'Neill punched a RBI single and ripped a solo homer Wednesday afternoon as the Cardinals rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 in the broiling Busch Stadium.
Munoz, who started at third base, beat out an infield single leading off the second inning and scored a run.
Munoz runs well and offers some offensive pop too. He is batting .293 with 13 runs scored in 99 at-bats.
Writing for ESPN.