JUPITER, Fla. — Steven Matz takes the mound for his second Grapefruit League start (third appearance) of the spring as the Cardinals take on the Miami Marlins on Friday afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium.
The Cardinals will be the “visiting” team in the game between the clubs who both call Jupiter their spring training home. First pitch is set for 12:10 p.m. CT.
The first trickle of players returning from the World Baseball Classic has started to show up in the Cardinals lineup. Outfielder Oscar Mercado will start in center field on Friday, his first game back after having been part of Team Colombia.