The break for Paul Goldschmidt could be the last of the season for the Cardinals' everyday first baseman who is jockeying with shortstop Paul DeJong for the team lead in games played. DeJong moves into Goldschmidt's No. 3 spot in the lineup for the afternoon game at Coors Field, and if Goldschmidt does not appear in the game DeJong will tie him with 144 games played this season.
Knizner starts as Matt Wieters continues to mend a torn calf. The veteran and backup catcher has not been able to move comfortably from a standstill and that limits him on the bases and breaking from the batter's box.