The Cardinals continue the season's final series Saturday on the road against the Giants. First pitch is set for 3:05 p.m.
The Cardinals won Friday's opener 6-3 as Ryan Helsley earned his franchise-record 49th save.
Right-hander Andre Pallante (8-8, 3.71) will take the mound for the Cardinals to wrap a season in which he emerged as a valuable part of the rotation.
Since becoming a full-time starter on May 29, Pallante is the team's second most valuable starting pitcher by Fangraphs wins above replacement. He has the best ERA (3.47) of any Cardinals starter in that time, as well as the best groundball rate (61.5%).
The Giants will counter with right-hander Tristan Beck (0-0, 1.50), a late change from the originally scheduled starter, Blake Snell.
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It will be the first start of the season for Beck, who missed most of the season with an aneurysm in his upper arm. Beck attended the same high school as former Cardinal Joe Kelly (Corona High in Corona, California).
The Cardinals are 82-78, tied for second in the NL Central and they've won eight of 11, clinching a winning season after last season's disappointment.
The Giants are 79-81, fourth in the NL West and they've won seven of 10.
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ has won all four games in the season series, scoring an average of 6.5 runs a game, more than two runs better than their season average.
Lineups
CARDINALS
1. Masyn Winn, SS
2. Alec Burleson, DH
3. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
4. Brendan Donovan, 2B
5. Lars Nootbaar, LF
6. Jordan Walker, RF
7. Thomas Saggese, 3B
8. Pedro Pagés, C
9. Michael Siani, CF
P: Andre Pallante, RHP
GIANTS
1. Mark Canha, LF
2. Heliot Ramos, RF
3. LaMonte Wade Jr., 1B
4. Matt Chapman, 3B
5. Jerar Encarnacion, DH
6. Patrick Bailey, C
7. Tyler Fitzgerald, SS
8. Casey Schmitt, 2B
9. Grant McCray, CF
P: Tristan Beck, RHP
Injury report
Willson Contreras (fractured finger):Ìý°Õ³ó±ð catcher fractured the middle finger on his right hand when struck by a pitch Aug. 24, and his season is effectively over following an exam Sept. 17 with team medical officials. He is nearing the end of a two-week period of inactivity just as the Cardinals' season comes to a close, though he's remained around the team. Updated Sept. 25
Lance Lynn (right knee inflammation):Ìý°Õ³ó±ð veteran's season came to an end Sept. 18, a day after he pitched six strong innings to pick up a win over Pittsburgh and remain unbeaten at Busch since July 2017. His contract has a $12-million option for 2025, though factors are stacking up that would lead the Cardinals to decline it. Updated Sept. 18
Sonny Gray (right forearm flexor tendinitis): Gray was placed on the IL Saturday, the morning after the Cardinals were officially eliminated from the playoffs, ending his first season with the team with eight games remaining. Gray said he could've pitched through the issue if a playoff berth was in reach, adding that it won't impact his offseason approach. Updated Sept. 21
JoJo Romero (left forearm flexor inflammation): The reliever was placed on the IL Wednesday, retroactive to Sunday, ending his season. An MRI taken of his arm did not reveal any structural issues that will require immediate attention, and the lefty has been prescribed rest. He was having difficulty recovering after appearances. Updated Sept. 25