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First Pitch: Nolan Arenado scratched from lineup ahead of opener with Pirates

First Pitch is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. at Pittsburgh's PNC Park

Nolan Arenado, who was originally slotted into the lineup to play third base and hit cleanup, was scratched from the lineup before first pitch. He took batting practice and did infield drills. Juan Yepez has been put into his place and will bat sixth. Albert Pujols moves into the cleanup spot.

The Cardinals and manager Oliver Marmol have begun arranging their post-season pitching rotation, and will use their starters in a nontraditional way on Monday to keep pitchers fresh and flexible.

Jose Quintana will start today's game, with Miles Mikolas coming on in relief at some point.