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Holliday out of lineup again for Cardinals

Matt Holliday is again out of the starting lineup. (Michael Bryant/Staff Photographer)
Matt Holliday is again out of the starting lineup. (Michael Bryant/Staff Photographer)Read more

Other than the pitcher, there is just one change in the St. Louis Cardinals starting lineup for Game 2 of their National League division series tonight against the Phillies.

Ryan Theriot will start at second base instead of Skip Schumaker.

Here is the lineup. Shortstop Rafael Furcal will lead off for the Cardinals followed by Allen Craig in rightfield, Albert Pujols, first base; Lance Berkman, leftfield; David Freese, third base; Yadier Molina, catcher; Theriot, second base; Jon Jay, centerfield and Chris Carpenter pitching.

The Phillies order is the same as last night one through eight. Here is the lineup: Jimmy Rollins is leading off at shortstop, followed by Chase Utley at second base; Hunter Pence, rightfield; Ryan Howard, first base; Shane Victorino, centerfield; Raul Ibanez, leftfield; Placido Polanco, third base; Carlos Ruiz, catcher and Cliff Lee pitching.


Looking For More At The Top

While the Phillies had a strong collective effort from its six batters in Game 1's 11-6 win over St. Louis, the Cardinals saw the opposite. The Phillies first six hitters were 13 for 25 (.520) with all 11 runs scored and 11 RBIs. The Cardinals' first six batters were 4 for 21 (.190) with five runs scored and three RBIs. Take away Lance Berman's contribution (1 for 4, 2 runs, 3 RBIs) and the other five were 3 for 17 with three runs and no RBIs.

Impressive in Game 2

The Cardinals are 7-1 in Game 2's of the division series. In addition, they are 10-8 in postseason Game's following a Game 1 loss.


Wild card history

This is only the second time that the St. Louis Cardinals have reached the playoffs as a wild card team. The wild card was implemented in 1995.

In 2001 the Cardinals lost to eventual World Series champion Arizona, three games to two as a wild card in the National League division series.


Berkman Sizzles in Postseason

With the first inning three-run blast off Roy Halladay, Berkman continued his impressive postseason play. He has appeared in 35 career postseason game and is batting .317 (40 for 126) with eight home runs, 33 RBIs and 23 runs scored and a .414 on base percentage.


Fast fact

Tonight's Cardinals pitcher, righthander Chris Carpenter, has the highest winning percentage among Major League Baseball pitchers from 2004-11 at .693 (95-42).

Contact staff writer Marc Narducci at 856-779-3225, mnarducci@phillynews.com, or @sjnard on Twitter.