There will be several notable omissions from the lineups for both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cardinals in Thursday afternoon’s series finale of a four-game series at Busch Stadium.
Most prominent are the absences of Phils right fielder Bryce Harper and shortstop Didi Gregorius, who were hit in the cheek and ribs, respectively, by Cardinals reliever Genesis Cabrera on Wednesday night. Both, however, still are active.
Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said he wasn’t likely to use Cabrera Thursday in the final meeting of the two teams. He also isn’t starting shortstop Paul DeJong, who is down to .