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Nolan Arenado Scratched Against Pirates

Originally posted on Inside The Diamonds
By Chris Lavallee | Last updated May 7, 2025 4:06 PM ET

The St. Louis Cardinals wrap up their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates today. It’s currently in the first inning with the game tied. The Cardinals have Sonny Gray pitching against Mitch Keller for the Pirates. The lineup came out early today, which had Nolan Arenado batting fourth and in the cleanup spot.

Cardinals 5/7 Lineup

LF Nootbaar
SS Winn
2B Donovan
3B Arenado
1B Contreras
DH Burleson
RF Walker
C Pagés
CF Scott II

RHP Gray #ForTheLou
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Moments before first pitch, the Cardinals changed their lineup. Nolan Gorman was now at third base and batting sixth. Back spasms scratched him. They took time to announce that, which started trade speculation. Arenado, in 34 games this season, is hitting .256 with a .738 OPS. He has nine doubles, three home runs, 14 RBI, 16 runs scored, a stolen base, and 16 walks.

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Nolan Arenado

Arenado is in his 13th season. He’s a career .284 hitter with a .855 OPS. He has 396 doubles, 33 triples, 344 home runs, 1146 RBI, 960 runs scored, 29 stolen bases, and 565 walks. This season, Arenado is playing in his fifth year with the Cardinals, having appeared in 635 games and hitting .270 with a .794 OPS. He has 134 doubles, six triples, 109 home runs, 386 RBI, 311 runs scored, 13 stolen bases, and 203 walks.

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