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Cardinals stars return to the lineup for series opener vs. Cleveland Guardians

First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. at Cleveland's Progressive Field

The Cardinals' trio of stars — Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras — return to the starting lineup after taking a full day off in yesterday's win. All three will play their standard defensive positions and will make up the second, fourth and fifth spots in the batting order.

With a right-handed pitcher on the mound for the Cleveland Guardians, Nolan Gorman will bat third and serve as the designated hitter. Against right-handed starting pitchers this season, Gorman has an .885 OPS with eight home runs and 29 RBI.