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Cardinals give Nolan Gorman a rest, Luken Baker steps up for Game 1 vs. Texas Rangers

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Texas' Globe Life Field

The Cardinals make their first trip to the Texas Rangers' new home ballpark Globe Life Field for a three-game series with the American League West's leading club.

Nolan Gorman will start the day on the bench with the Rangers starting a left-handed pitcher. Gorman had been taking more starts against lefties and improving his splits but has started in 19 games in a row and this provides an opportunity for a more ideal day off.

In his place as the designated hitter, newly called-up Luken Baker will start and hit fifth.