Prior to the start of the game, RHP Jordan Hicks was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder soreness and neck spasms, the placement was made retroactive to September 15. Steven Matz, who was rehabbing his knee at AAA Memphis, was activated of the injured list ahead of todays game. He was scheduled to appear with the Memphis Redbirds Sunday in a final rehab appearance but has instead travelled from Des Moines (where Memphis was playing) to join the Cardinals bullpen.
Getting far more than they bargained for out of Dakota Hudson in the game one win, the Cardinals are set up nicely to sweep the Saturday doubleheader with the Cincinnati Reds.