JUPITER, Fla. -- Two key pieces in the Cardinals' new-look lineup shined in Saturday's Grapefruit League opener, as Dexter Fowler and Matt Carpenter combined to tally the team's first three runs.
Fowler, the club's big offseason signing, walked in his first two plate appearances as the Cards' new leadoff hitter. Carpenter, who vacated that leadoff spot upon Fowler's arrival, tallied three RBIs from the third spot in the batting order, which is likely where he will settle once the season starts.
A Cardinals team looking to become more versatile than last season's power-hitting bunch showcased an ability to score in different ways.