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Piscotty removed from lineup with stiff neck

ST. LOUIS • The Cardinals announced that Stephen Piscotty, who was originally scheduled to make his home debut Thursday against the Kansas City Royals, will not start due to a stiff neck.

Piscotty said he cannot comfortably look to his left.

Dan Johnson will be taking his place and will hit eighth, where Piscotty was originally slated to hit. Here is the new lineup the Cardinals put out:

1. Kolten Wong 2B

2. Matt Carpenter 3B

3. Matt Holliday LF

4. Jhonny Peralta SS

5. Jason Heyward RF

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