The Cardinals returned home Tuesday night after an eight-game road trip that saw them travel all the way across the pond last week. They now enter a tough three-series stretch that could potentially determine if St. Louis sells off pieces at the deadline or makes moves to improve the club in an attempt to chase down the rest of the division. After this three-game set against the Astros, the Cardinals welcome the New York Yankees to St. Louis and then will travel to Miami.
Here are the lineups for the Astros and Cardinals Tuesday night:
Astros:
- Mauricio Dubon, 2B
- Alex Bregman, 3B
- Kyle Tucker, RF
- Jose Abreu, 1B
- Yainer Diaz, DH
- Corey Julks, LF
- Jeremy Pena, SS
- Chas McCormick, CF
- Martin Maldonado, C
Framber Valdez - SP
Cardinals:
- Tommy Edman, CF
- Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
- Nolan Arenado, 3B
- Willson Contreras, DH
- Jordan Walker, LF
- Dylan Carlson, RF
- Brendan Donovan, 2B
- Paul DeJong, SS
- Andrew Knizner, C
Jordan Montgomery, SP
Behind another strong start from Montgomery and a few key swings from Paul DeJong, St.