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APC Pujols News

Without Pujols, Cardinals set to take on Phillies

With Albert Pujols on the disabled list, possibly until the All Star Break, the St. Louis Cardinals are going to have to get other production from the rest of their roster. The Cardinals begin a three game series with the very tough Philadelphia Phillies, starting at 7:10 tonight. The Cardinals and Phillies both come in with matching 40-28 records, and both would be playing baseball in the postseason if the season were to end today.

The Phillies currently lead the Florida Marlins by three games in the NL East, while the Cardinals trail the Chicago Cubs by 3.5 games, but lead the Marlins by three in the wildcard chase, and the Brewers by four.

Obviously, we won’t be giving you Albert’s career numbers against any of the Phillies pitchers, but here are the matchups set for this weekend:

Friday: Kyle Kendrick 5-2, 4.87 v. Todd Wellemeyer 7-1, 2.92

Saturday: Adam Eaton 2-3, 4.62 v. Kyle Lohse 7-2, 3.92

Sunday: Brett Myers 3-8, 5.34 v. Mitchell Boggs 1-0, 3.86

I like the Cardinals matchups. Wellemeyer skipped his last start, but has been unreal to start this season. Lohse has pitched well all year, as well, and Boggs had a good first outing. Kendrick, Eaton and Myers are not slouches for the Phillies, so this should be a fun series. Rollins, Utley, Howard and Burrell scare me.

GO CARDINALS!

And get well soon Albert!