The St. Louis Cardinals Shake Up Lineup for Tuesday Night Game Against Colorado Rockies
In a surprising move, the St. Louis Cardinals have made two changes to their starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Colorado Rockies. The team announced the changes earlier today, just hours before the first pitch.
The Cardinals, who currently hold a record of 55-47, are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Rockies last night. With the playoffs quickly approaching, every game is crucial for the team’s success.
The first change to the lineup is in the outfield, where veteran player Matt Holliday will be taking a seat on the bench. In his place, rookie Harrison Bader will be making his first start in the major leagues. Bader, who was called up from the minors just last week, has been impressing coaches and fans alike with his speed and agility on the field.
The second change comes at third base, where Jedd Gyorko will be taking over for Jhonny Peralta. Gyorko, who has been struggling at the plate recently, will be looking to turn things around and contribute to the team’s success.
Manager Mike Matheny explained the reasoning behind the changes, stating that he wants to give some of the younger players a chance to prove themselves and provide a spark for the team.
Fans are eagerly anticipating tonight’s game to see how these lineup changes will affect the Cardinals’ performance. Will the rookies rise to the occasion and help secure a win for the team? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story
Cardinals Shake Up Lineup Ahead of Rockies Game
The St. Louis Cardinals have made some changes to their starting lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies, following a thrilling win on Monday.
After his game-winning double last night, Brendan Donovan is back in the lineup, playing second base and leading off. Jordan Walker, who was benched in favor of Lars Nootbaar, is also back in the lineup, playing right field and batting sixth.
Donovan, who has been dealing with a groin injury, has been struggling at the plate since the All-Star break. However, his clutch hit on Monday night could be a sign of a turnaround for the 28-year-old. With Donovan back at second base, Thomas Saggese moves over to third base in place of Nolan Gorman.
Meanwhile, Walker has been on fire since the All-Star break, raising his batting average by 30 points and contributing a home run, eight RBIs, and three stolen bases in 21 games. He was 8-for-16 with a home run and 11 total bases before being benched.
Unfortunately, Lars Nootbaar will not be in the lineup on Tuesday as he is dealing with a left knee injury suffered during Monday’s game. He is listed as day-to-day.
The Cardinals currently hold a 61-59 record and are fourth in the competitive NL Central division, 14 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. However, they are only three games behind the New York Mets for the third and final Wild Card spot.
Former Cardinals great Adam Wainwright has even made a bold prediction for the team’s end-of-season performance. Stay tuned to see if his prediction comes true.
This article was originally published by Athlon Sports on August 12, 2025.
